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A  MANUAL  OF 


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Girard  College. 


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TABLE  OF  CONTEXTS 


PAGE. 

First  Sunday,  Morning 5 

\l  i  i  rnoon 1(> 

Second  Sunday,  Morning          15 

Afternoon       20 

Third  Sunday,  Morning 25 

Afternoon       30 

Fourth  Sundai  .  Morning         35 

Afternoon 40 

Fifth  Sunday,  Morning 45 

Afternoon 50 

Burial  Service 55 

( >((  Irion  w.  Prayers 63 

New   Year's  Day,  For 63 

Lincoln's  Birthday 64 

Washington's  Birthday 66 

1 .  U3TEB  Day 68 

Founder's  Day 69 

Memorial  Day 70 

(  rRADUATTON    Day 72 

1  -'< HKTH  of  July 74 

Thanksgiving  Day 75 

Christmas   Day      77 

Last  Day  of  the  Year 78 

For  Pupils  Recently  Admitted 80 

For  a  Sick  Pupil 81 

After  Announcing  the  Death  of  a  Pupil 82 

Ascriptions  of  Praise 84 

Scripture  Readings 86 

Bymnb 200 

Chants    ind  Anthems 403 

Hymns  and  Songs  oi    <  Ihristm  \s-tide 413 

Hymns  and  Songs  of  Home  and  Country 428 

Index  to  First  Links 457 


A  MANUAL  OK  WORSHIP. 


FIRST  SUNDAY. 

MORNING  SERVICE. 
i  hi:   DOXOLOGY. 

(Standing.) 

The  Leader: — 

f\H  that  men  would  praise  the  Lord  for  his 
goodness,  and  for  his  wonderful  works  to  the 
children  of  men! 

And  let  them  sacrifice  the  sacrifices  of  thanks- 
giving, and  declare  his  works  with  rejoicing. 

Let  them  exalt  him  also  in  the  congregation 
of  the  people,  and  praise  him  in  the  assembly  of 
the  elders. 

For  he  satisfieth  the  longing  soul,  and  filleth 
the  hungry  soul  with  goodness. 

Psalm  cvii. 


Let  us  pray. 

(Sitting,    with   bowed  heads.) 

A    <iOD,   our   Creator  and   Preserver,  by  whose 
care  we  live,  by  whose  wisdom  we  are  en- 
lightened, by  whose  mercy  we  are  redeemed  from 


D  A    MANUAL    OF    WORSHIP. 

the  power  and  dominion  of  sin,  we  bow  before 
thee,  we  adore  thee,  we  worship  thee.  We  adore 
thee  as  the  Infinite  One,  the  First  and  the  Last, 
who  art,  who  wast,  and  who  art  to  come,  the 
Father  Almighty.  Help  ns  to  call  in  our  wan- 
dering thoughts,  to  banish  every  unworthy  feel- 
ing, while  in  humble  faith  we  draw  near  to  thee. 
Our  Father  who  art  in  heaven,  hallowed  be 
thy  name.  Thy  kingdom  come.  Thy  will  be 
done  on  earth,  as  it  is  in  heaven.  Give  us  this 
day  our  daily  bread.  And  forgive  us  our  tres- 
passes, as  we  forgive  those  who  trespass  against 
us.  And  lead  us  not  into  temptation;  but  deliver 
us  from  evil:  for  thine  is  the  kingdom,  and  the 
power,  and  the  glory,  for  ever.     Amen. 


RESPONSIVE    READING. 

(Standing.) 


SCRIPTURE    LESSON. 


HYMN. 

(Standing.) 


SCRIPTURE    LESSON. 


HYMN. 

(Standing.) 


SI  \l).u    >l.i;\  [(  Eg.  i 

Let  us  pray. 

(Sitting,    with   bowed   beads.) 

f\  LORD,  merciful  and  gracious,  who  didsl  com- 
mand light  to  shine  oul  of  darkness,  who 
hast  given  us  rest  in  Bleep,  and  hast  raised  us  up 
to  glorify  thee  and  to  declare  thy  goodness;  we 
i  thee,  of  thy  great  mercy  to  accept  us  who 
now  worship  before  thee,  and  grant  us  our  re- 
quests for  all  the  things  we  need.  Grant  us  grace 
to  deny  ourselves;  to  hear  one  another's  burdens; 
to  be  helpers  of  one  another's  joys;  to  be  slow  to 
anger;  to  fight  manfully  against  all  evil  and  un- 
righteousness: to  redeem  the  time,  and  to  walk 
always  as  in  thy  presence.  Grant  us  spiritual 
wisdom,  that  we  may  discern  what  is  pleasing  to 
thee,  and  follow  what  belongs  to  our  peace;  and 
let  the  knowledge  and  love  of  thee,  our  Lord,  be 
our  guide  and  portion  all  our  days.  Sanctify  us 
in  body,  soul,  and  spirit,  and  preserve  us  blame- 
less unto  the  end  of  life. 

Keep  us  from  murmuring  and  impatient 
thoughts,  and  from  all  harsh  words  and  deeds, 
that  we  may  be  kind  to  those  around  us.  tender- 
hearted and  gentle,  slow  to  take  offense,  ready 
to  forgive,  and  cheerful  under  di sap] (ointment  and 
trial.  Preserve  us  from  all  selfish  and  unjust  eon- 
duct,  from  unruly  and  unworthy  ways,  and  make 
us   generous   and   true,   pure   and    lion  est.   in    all 


8  A    MANUAL    OF    WORSHIP. 

things.  May  we  strive  each  hour  of  the  day  to 
do  what  is  pleasing  in  thy  sight;  so  shall  we  re- 
joice in  thy  fear  and  love. 

Kememher  in  thy  mercy  the  President  of  the 
United  States,  all  judges  and  magistrates,  and  all 
who  are  in  authority;  enlighten  and  guide  them; 
and  so  dispose  the  affairs  of  this  nation  that  right- 
eousness and  truth,  peace  and  contentment,  may 
everywhere  prevail. 

Bless  this  College,  all  the  teachers  and  instruct- 
ors, and  all  who  have  care  and  authority  over 
us;  and  all  our  kindred  and  friends,  giving  them 
wisdom  and  grace  for  the  discharge  of  their 
duties. 

God  of  all  comfort,  we  commend  to  thy  mercy 
all  whom  thou  art  pleased  to  visit  with  any  trials; 
the  nations  who  are  afflicted  with  famine,  pesti- 
lence, or  war;  all  who  suffer  persecution;  all  who 
are  in  danger  by  sea  or  land;  and  all  who  are  op- 
pressed with  poverty,  sickness,  or  any  distress  of 
body,  or  sorrow  of  mind.  We  pray  particularly 
for  the  sick  and  afflicted,  and  for  any  such  known 
to  ourselves  whom  we  name  in  our  hearts  before 
thee.  May  it  please  thee  to  show  them  thy  fatherly 
kindness,  and  to  deliver  them  out  of  all  their 
troubles.  Above  all,  grant  them  the  consolations 
which  they  need;  dispose  them  to  patience  and 
resignation,  and  make  their  afflictions  promote 
the  salvation  of  their  souls. 


SUNDAY    SERVICES.  9 

Hear  us,  and  answer  us  in  these  our  prayers; 
and  to  thy  name  be  the  praise  and  glory  for  ever. 
Amen. 


HYMN. 

(Standing.) 


ADDRESS. 


Let  us  pray. 

(Sitting,    with   bowed  heads.) 

~M~  OST  gracious  God,  in  whom  alone  dwelleth 
all  fullness  of  light  and  wisdom,  illuminate 
our  minds,  we  beseech  thee,  that  we  may  under- 
stand thy  truth.  Give  us  grace  to  receive  it  with 
reverence  and  humility.  Grant  that  it  may  lead 
us  to  put  our  whole  trust  in  thee  alone,  and  so 
faithfully  to  serve  thee,  that  by  our  life  and  ex- 
ample we  may  edify  others,  and  glorify  thy  holy 
name.     For  Jesus  Christ's  sake.     Amen. 


HYMN. 


ASCRIPTION. 


10  A    MANUAL    OF    WORSHIP. 

FIRST  SUNDAY. 

AFTERNOON   SERVICE. 

THE    DOXOLOGY. 

(Standing.) 

The  Leader: — 

f\  GIVE  thanks  unto  the  Lord;  call  upon  his 
name;  make  known  his  deeds  among  the 
people. 

Sing  unto  him,  sing  psalms  unto  him;  talk  ye 
of  all  his  wondrous  works. 

Glory  ye  in  his  holy  name;  let  the  heart  of 
them  rejoice   that   seek   the   Lord. 

Seek  the  Lord  and  his  strength;  seek  his  face 
evermore. 

Psalm  cv. 

Let  us  pray. 

(Sitting,    with  bowed  heads.) 

A   LMIGHTY   and   everlasting    God,    who    hast 

promised  that  in  all  places  where  thou  dost 

record  thy  name  thou  wilt  meet  thy  servants  and 

bless   them,   fulfill   to   ns   now   thy   promise,   and 

make  us  joyful  in  this  place  of  prayer. 

Solemnize  and  purify  our  minds;  raise  our 
hearts  to  thee;  endow  us  with  wisdom  and  under- 
standing; may  we  know,  believe,  and  love  thy 
truth;  and  let  the  words  of  our  mouth  and   the 


SI   \1>\\     >I.K\  [CES.  11 

meditation    of    our    heart    be    acceptable    in    thy 
sight,  0    Lord,  our  strength  and   our   Redeemer. 

Our  Father  who  art  in  heaven,  hallowed  be 
thy  name.  Thy  kingdom  come.  Thy  will  he 
done  on  earth,  as  it  is  in  heaven.  Give  us  this 
day  our  daily  bread.  And  forgive  us  our  tres- 
passes, as  we  forgive  those  who  trespass  against 
us.  And  lead  us  not  into  temptation;  but  deliver 
us  from  evil:  for  thine  is  the  kingdom,  and  the 
power,  and  the  glory,  for  ever.     Amen. 

RESPONSIVE    READING. 

(Standing.) 


SCRIPTURE    LESSON. 


HYMN. 

(Standing.) 


Let  us  pray. 

(Sitting,    with   bowed  heads.) 

A  LORD,  our  God,  who  art  the  Life  of  all.  the 
Help  of  those  that  flee  unto  thee,  the  Hope 
of  those  who  cry  unto  thee;  cleanse  us  from  our 
sins,  secret  and  open,  and  from  every  thought  dis- 
pleasing to  thy  goodness;  cleanse  our  hearts  and 
eon  sciences,  that  with  a  pure  heart  and  with  a 
perfect  love  and  calm  hope,  we  may  venture  con- 


12  A    MANUAL    OF   WORSHIP. 

fklently  and  fearlessly  to  pray  unto  thee,  for  thou 
art  able  to  do  all  things. 

We  thank  thee  for  the  instructions  of  thy  truth, 
for  the  rest  of  this  day,  for  the  ordinances  of  thy 
worship,  and  for  all  our  privileges  and  means  of 
grace;  above  all,  for  thy  promise  to  bless  us,  that 
we  may  be  redeemed  from  the  service  of  sin,  and 
abound  in  love  to  thee  and  toward  one  another. 
Grant  us  grace  to  praise  thee,  as  with  our  lips,  so 
also  with  our  lives.  Teach  us  to  find  in  the  com- 
monest work  of  our  daily  lives  opportunity  to 
serve  thee,  and  a  divine  call  to  be  children  of  the 
Highest.  Help  us  to  be  thy  servants  in  the  midst 
of  earthly  cares  and  temptations,  in  the  duties 
of  school  life,  in  all  our  relations  to  others,  in 
prosperity  and  adversity,  in  life  and  death.  Teach 
us  to  be  kind  even  to  the  evil  and  unthankful;  to 
be  good  without  hope  of  reward.  Help  us  to  be 
temperate  in  all  things,  and  to  be  cheerful,  pa- 
tient; and  resigned  in  trials.  Thou  who  art  the 
Life,  teach  us  to  live  like  thy  Son,  to  follow  his 
example  of  righteousness  and  love,  and  to  cherish 
within  us  the  same  spirit  and  mind  that  were  in 
him. 

0  God,  the  Father  of  our  spirits,  from  whom 
no  speech  nor  language  estrangeth,  dwell  and 
move  in  the  thoughts  of  all  mankind;  more  and 
more  breathe  the  spirit  of  truth  and  piety  into 
the  hearts  of  all  people;  and  by  the  working  of 


STJNDA1     SERVICES.  13 

thy  righteousness  be  thou  the  unity,  peace,  and 
concord  of  all  nations. 

Shine  upon  the  darkness  of  our  minds;  take 
from  us  self-delusion  and  vain  fears:  make  us 
steadfast  in  the  path  thou  clearly  showest.  and 
trustful  where  thou  leadest.  Lift  up  the  weak- 
hearted,  lost  they  fall:  and  strengthen  the  waver- 
ing for  victory  over  temptation. 

Finally,  we  render  thee  thanks  for  all  ordi- 
nary mercies,  which  we  enjoy  from  day  to  day. 
Keep  us  this  day  and  all  the  days  of  our  life  in 
the  paths  of  peace  and  righteousness,  and  grant 
us  at  last  to  come  into  thy  heavenly  kingdom  and 
to  serve  thee  there  in  perfect  knowledge  for  ever 
and  ever. 

And  to  thee  he  all  glory,  as  it  was  in  the  he- 
ginning,  is  now,  and  ever  shall  he,  world  without 
end.     Amen. 


HYMN. 

(Standing.) 


ADDRESS. 


Let  us  pray. 

(Sitting,    with   bowed  heads.) 

A  LMIGHTY  God,  we  humbly  beseech  thee  to 

accept  these  services  which  we  have  offered 

tbee.     Bless  to  this  congregation  the   Scriptures 


14  A    MANUAL    OF    WORSHIP. 

which  we  have  read;  receive  the  songs  of  praise 
which  we  have  sung;  hear  and  answer  the  prayers 
which  have  been  ottered  in  these  sacred  words, 
and  the  prayers  which  have  been  in  our  hearts 
even  if  not  uttered;  and  impress  upon  our  hearts 
and  minds  what  has  been  said,  that  it  may  bring 
forth  the  fruits  of  righteousness,  to  the  honor  of 
thy  name;  for  Jesus  Christ's  sake.     Amen. 


HYMN. 


ASCRIPTION. 


-i  \n.u     SER\  ECES.  15 

SECOND  SUNDAY. 

MORNING   SERVICE. 

THE    DOXOLOGY. 

The  Leader: — 

f\  PRAISE    the    Lord,    all    ye    nations;    praise 
him  all  ye  people! 

For  his  merciful  kindness  is  great  toward  us; 
and  the  truth  of  the  Lord  endureth  for  ever. 

Open  to  me  the  gates  of  righteousness;  I  will 
go  into  them,  and  I  will  praise  the  Lord. 

This  is  the  day  which  the  Lord  hath  made;  we 
will  rejoice  and  be  glad  in  it.' 

0  give  thanks  unto  the  Lord;  for  he  is  good; 
for  his  mercy  endureth  for  ever. 

Psalms  cxvii,   cxviii. 


Let  us  pray. 

f\  GOD,  whom  heaven  and  the  heaven  of  heav- 
ens cannot  contain,  but  who  dwellest  with 
humble  and  contrite  hearts,  look  in  mercy  upon 
us  who  are  here  assembled,  according  to  thine 
ordinance,  to  offer  up  our  sacrifices  of  prayer  and 
praise. 

Grant  us  thy  grace  to  guide  our  devotions,  that 
we  may  be  accepted  in  thy  sight,  and  may  obtain 


16  A   MANUAL    OF    WORSHIP. 

our  petitions.  We  thank  thee,  0  God,  our  heav- 
enly Father,  for  the  message  of  grace  and  mercy 
that  thou  hast  sent  us.  Dispose  and  enable  us, 
we  pray  thee,  to  receive  it  in  faith  and  love,  and 
to  walk  worthy  of  our  high  calling;  not  turning 
the  grace  of  God  into  false  liberty,  but  bringing 
forth  continually  the  fruits  of  holy  obedience,  to 
the  praise  of  thy  name. 

Our  Father  who  art  in  heaven,  &c. 

RESPONSIVE    READING. 


SCRIPTURE    LESSON. 


HYMN. 


SCRIPTURE    LESSON. 


HYMN. 


Let  us  pray. 

A  LOED  GOD,  we  humbly  beseech  thee  to  di- 
rect our  thoughts  and  prayers  this  day. 
Purify  our  hearts  from  every  evil  and  false  im- 
agination, and  may  no  vain  and  worldly  desires 
have  their  abode  in  us.  Keep  us  from  all  wan- 
dering looks  and  ways;  from  an  undevout  mind 
and  a  careless  spirit.    Let  thy  love  enter  into  our 


SUNDAY    SERVICES.  17 

souls,  that  we  may  worship  thee  with  reverence 
and  holy  fear,  with  fervor  and  delight.  0  God, 
thou  seest  us:  hclj  as  to  look  up  unto  thee;  send 
forth  thy  spirit  of  light  and  truth,  and  make  us 
joyful   in  this  house  of  prayer. 

0  God,  who  has!  sel  apart  this  day  for  thy  serv- 
ice, mercifully  accept  the  prayers  and  praises  of 
thy  people,  which  are  offered  unto  thee  this  day 
throughout  the  world.  Let  all  who  seek  thee  be 
taught  by  thee;  and  open  the  eyes  of  those  who 
know  thee  not,  that  they  may  he  turned  from 
sin  and  be  guided  into  the  way  of  peace. 

Blessed  be  thy  name.  0  God,  for  keeping  us 
last  night  from  sorrow  and  death.  The  outgoings 
of  the  morning  and  evening  shall  praise  thee,  and 
thy  servants  shall  rejoice  in  giving  thee  thanks. 
Let  thy  providence  and  care  watch  over  us  this 
day  and  all  our  lives,  that  we  may  not  sin  against 
thee  by  idleness  or  folly,  by  evil  company  or  se- 
cret sins,  by  word  or  deed,  by  thought  or  desire. 
Let  the  services  of  this  day  leave  no  sorrow  nor 
the  remembrance  of  an  evil  conscience  at  night, 
but  let  them  be  holy  and  profitable  and  blessed. 
Thou  hast  brought  us  into  this  world  to  serve 
thee,  and  to  live  according  to  thy  laws;  but  we. 
by  our  sins,  have  provoked  thee,  and  have  planted 
thorns  and  sorrows  about  us.  Our  life  is  but  a 
span,  the  days  of  our  pilgrimage  are  few.  0  God, 
look  upon  us  in  mercy  and  pity.    Lead  its  through 


18  A    MANUAL    OF    WORSHIP. 

this  world  iu  safety,  peace,  and  holiness.  Grant 
that  we  may  not  be  called  hence  with  any  duty 
undone,  or  surprised  in  an  act  of  sin.  Let  not 
our  death  be  violent  or  untimely,  but  after  the 
ordinary  visitation  of  men.  Preserve  our  reason 
and  our  religion,  our  faith  and  our  hope,  perfect 
unto  the  end.  Grant  that  when  the  days  of  our 
short  lives  are  done,  and  the  shadows  of  evening- 
have  come,  we  may  die  the  death  of  the  right- 
eous, in  thy  fear  and  favor,  and  rest  in  a  holy 
hope;  and  at  last  arise  to  the  joys  of  a  blessed 
resurrection;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 
Amen. 


HYMN. 


ADDRESS. 


Let  us  pray. 

C\  GOD,  our  heavenly  Father,  again  we  thank 
thee  for  thy  holy  word.  Make  it  more  and 
more  plain  to  us,  and  help  us  to  love  it  more.  And 
if  the  tilings  which  have  now  been  said  are  in 
accord  with  thy  teachings,  impress  them  on  our 
hearts.  Forgive,  we  pray  thee,  the  imperfections 
of  our  service,  and  graciously  accept  us  in  our 
worship. 


SUNDAY    SERVICES.  19 

Almighty  God,  who  hast  given  us  grace  at  this 
time  with  one  accord  to  make  our  common  suppli- 
cations unto  thee,  and  dost  promise  that  when 
two  or  three  are  gathered  together  in  thy  name, 
thou  wilt  grant  their  requests;  fulfill  now,  0  Lord, 
the  desires  and  petitions  of  thy  servants,  as  may 
be  most  expedient  for  us;  granting  us  in  this  world 
knowledge  of  thy  truth,  and  in  the  world  to  come 
life  everlasting.     Amen. 


HYMN. 


ASCRIPTION. 


20  A   MANUAL    OF   WORSHIP. 

SECOND  SUNDAY. 

AFTERNOON   SERVICE. 

DOXOLOGY. 

The  Leader: — 

f\  SING  unto  the  Lord  a  new  song;  sing  unto 
the  Lord,   all  the   earth. 

Bless  his  name;  show  forth  his  salvation  from 
day  to  day. 

For  the  Lord  is  great  and  greatly  to  be  praised. 

Honor  and  majesty  are  before  him;  strength 
and  beauty  are  in  his  sanctuary. 

Give  unto  the  Lord  the  glory  due  unto  his 
name;  bring  an  offering,  and  come  into  his  courts. 

0  worship  the  Lord  in  the  beauty  of  holiness. 

Psalm  xcvi. 

Let  us  pray. 

f\  THOU  that  dwellest  in  the  heavens,  we  lift 
up  our  souls  unto  thee.  In  all  humility  and 
reverence  we  acknowledge  thine  incomprehensible 
greatness  and  majesty.  For  there  is  none  like 
unto  thee;  neither  are  there  any  works  like  unto 
thy  works.  All  nations  whom  thou  hast  made 
shall  come  and  worship  before  thee,  and  shall 
glorify  thy  name;  for  thou  art  great,  and  doest 
wondrous  things;  thou  art  God  alone. 


SUNDAY    SERVICES.  21 

Draw  near  to  those  who  are  withheld  from 
worshipping  thee  with  thy  people,  and  make  them 
glad  with  the  light  of  thy  countenance.  Have 
pity  on  those  who  neglect  or  forsake  thine  ordi- 
nances; help  them  yet  to  seek  thee  while  thou  art 
to  be  found,  and  to  call  upon  thee  while  thou  art 
near.  Send  the  light  of  thy  truth  into  every  land, 
and  pour  out  thy  Spirit  everywhere,  that  thy 
righteousness  may  he  shown  in  the  sight  of  all 
men,  and  that  the  whole  earth  may  he  filled  with 
thy  glory. 

Our  Father  who  art  in  heaven,  &c. 


RESPONSIVE    READING. 


SCRIPTURE    LESSON. 


HYMN'. 


Let  us  pray. 

"DOW  down  thine  ear,  0  God,  and  hear  thy  chil- 
dren's prayer.  Thou  hast  made  us  for  thy- 
self; and  until  we  come  to  thee,  how  can  we  find 
rest?  0  thou,  who  didst  command  the  light  to 
shine   out   of   darkness,   shine   in   our   hearts,   to 


22  A   MANUAL   OF   WORSHIP. 

give  us  the  light  of  the  knowledge  of  the  glory 
of  God.  Thou  art  the  Life  and  Love  of  all  thy 
creatures,  and  the  Light  of  the  world;  so  that 
whosoever  helieveth  in  thee  may  not  live  in  dark- 
ness, but  may  have  the  light  of  life.  Thou  hast 
given  us  all  things — life  and  health  and  daily 
bread,  and  friends  and  helpers;  blessings  that 
come  with  every  morning,  and  that  return  with 
every  evening.  Thou  hast  assured  us  of  eternal 
life  and  forgiveness  for  all  our  sins.  Thou  hast 
given  us  the  Holy  Spirit,  the  holy  gospel,  thy 
holy  day.  Thou  hast  come  to  us,  restoring  our 
sinful,  self-ruined  nature,  making  manifest  that 
thou  art  our  Father,  and  that  we  are  thy  children 
none  the  less  even  though  we  be  wayward  chil- 
dren. Accept  our  adoration  and  love  and  praise: 
our  hymns  of  worship;  our  hearts  of  faith;  the 
surrender  of  ourselves,  body,  soul,  and  spirit,  to 
be  thine.  We  can  bring  to  thee  no  offering  that 
is  worthy  of  thee;  none  that  can  fully  or  fairly 
testify  our  sense  of  thy  mercy;  none  that  can  be 
worthy  thine  unspeakable  love.  But  as  to  the 
ear  of  love  on  earth  the  broken  utterance  of  its 
little  children  is  sweet,  and  the  rude  writing  of 
its  little  children  is  fair  and  full  of  meaning,  so 
let  our  humble  thanksgiving  and  worship  be  to 
thee;  so  let  our  prayers  come  up  before  thee.  Give 
ns  a  ready  ear  to  thy  truth,  a  willing,  docile  heart 
wherewith  to  receive  it.  and  the  mind  that  was  in 


SUNDAY    SER VICES.  2-\ 

Jesus  Christ.  Lovingly  subdue  our  wills  to  thine. 
Lncrease  our  faith  in  thee.  Keep  our  lives  shel- 
tered in  thine.  Guide  as  by  thy  heavenly  counsel. 
Defend  us  from  all  evil.  Give  us  power  to  over- 
come temptation.  Teach  us  how  to  pass  through 
the  things  seen  and  temporal,  so  as  not  to  lose  the 
things   unseen   and  eternal. 

Almighty  God,  who  art  the  only  source  of  right- 
eousness and  faith,  we  beseech  thee  that  thy  Holy 
Spirit,  the  spirit  of  wisdom  and  knowledge,  may 
be  bestowed  upon  the  officers  and  teachers  of  this 
school  and  upon  all  who  learn  within  its  walls; 
that  here  light  may  ever  grow  brighter  and 
stronger,  and  that  knowledge  may  never  cease, 
until  it  rises  to  the  knowledge  of  him,  whom  to 
know  is  life  everlasting.     Amen. 


HYMN- 


ADDRESS. 

Let  us  pray. 

f\  GOD,  suffer  not  the  good  seed  which  has 
been  sown  in  our  hearts  to  be  caught  away 
by  the  wicked  one.  nor  to  be  scorched  by  tribula- 
tion or  persecution,  nor  to  be  choked  with  cares  or 
pleasures  of  this  life:  but  being  received  into  good 


2-1  A  MANUAL  OF  WOKSHlP. 

and  honest  hearts,  may  it  bring  forth  in  us  abun- 
dantly the  fruits  of  faith  and  obedience. 

Thine,  0  Lord,  is  the  day,  and  thine  is  the 
night.  Cover  our  sins  with  thy  mercy  as  thou 
dost  cover  the  earth  with  darkness;  and  grant  that 
the  sun  of  righteousness  may  ever  shine  in  our 
hearts,  to  dispel  the  darkness  of  evil  thoughts; 
through   Jesus   Christ   our   Lord.     Amen. 


HYMN. 


ASCRIPTION. 


MX  DAY    SERVICES.  25 

THIRD  SUNDAY. 
MORNING   SERVICE. 

DOXOLOGY. 

The  Leader: — 

1VTAKE  a  joyful  noise  unto  God,  all  ye  lands; 
sing  forth  the  honor  of  his  name;  make 
his  praise  glorious. 

All  the  earth  shall  worship  thee;  they  shall 
sing  to  thy  name. 

0  bless  our  God,  ye  people,  and  make  the  voice 
of  his  praise  to  be  heard, 

"Who  holdeth  our  soul  in  life,  and  suffereth  not 
our  feet  to  be  moved. 

Psalm   Ixvi. 


Lei  us  pray. 

f\  GOD,  Light  of  the  hearts  that  seek  thee,  and 
Life  of  the  souls  that  love  thee,  and  Strength 
of  the  thoughts  that  seek  thee;  from  whom  to  be 
turned  away  is  to  fall;  to  whom  to  be  turned  is 
to  rise,  and  in  whom  to  abide  is  to  stand  fast  for- 
ever; grant  us  now  thy  grace  and  blessing,  as  we 
are  here  assembled  to  offer  up  our  common  sup- 
plications; and  though  we  are  unworthy  to  ap- 
proach thee,  or  to  ask  anything  of  thee  at  all,  be 


26  A   MANUAL   OF   WORSHIP. 

pleased  to  hear  and  answer  us,  for  the  sake  <>! 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 

Our  Father  who  art  in  heaven,  &c. 


RESPONSIVE    READING. 


SCRIPTURE    LESSON. 


HYMN. 


SCRIPTURE    LESSON. 


HYMN. 


Let  us  pray. 

f\  THOU,  by  whose  mercy  we  have  been  spared 
through  the  week  that  is  past,  thy  children 
draw  nigh  to  worship  thee  on  this  day  which 
thou  hast  set  apart  for  the  good  of  man  and  for 
thy  service:  assist  us  to  rejoice  in  it  and  be  glad. 
Teach  us  to  reverence  holy  things  and  holy  places 
and  holy  names;  and  above  all  to  love,  honor, 
and  adore  thee,  the  Holy  One. 

Blessed  and  merciful  Lord,  from  whom  the 
darkness  cannot  hide,  to  whom  the  light  cannot 
reveal,  for  to  thee  all  things  are  naked  and  open, 


SUNDAY    SERVICES.  21 

ue  coJne  t<>  thee  to  acknowledge  and  confess  the 
evil  of  our  lives,  our  cold  hearts,  our  unprofitable 
service.  We  will  arise  and  go  unto  thee,  our 
bather,  and  will  say  unto  thee:  Father,  we  have 
si  lined,  and  are  no  more  worthy  to  be  called  thy 
children.  We  bless  thee  for  the  love  and  pity 
which  assure  us  that  we  cannot  come  to  thee  in 
vain.  O  thou  who  knowest  us  better  than  we 
know  ourselves,  to  whom  are  known  the  guilty 
thoughts  and  deeds  that  we  keep  from  the  knowl- 
edge of  others,  who  hast  marked  and  known  all 
our  unthankfulness  for  thy  mercies,  our  slothful- 
ness  in  duty,  our  selfishness  in  enjoyment,  our 
impatience  in  trouble,  our  vanity  and  blindness 
and  ignorance  and  unbelief,  we  bless  thee  that 
thou  dost  permit  us  to  call  upon  thee  and  ac- 
knowledge our  sin,  having  this  faith  toward  thee, 
that,  if  we  confess  our  sins,  thou  art  faithful  and 
just  to  forgive  us  our  sins  and  to  cleanse  us  from 
all  unrighteousness. 

We  are  thy  children  and  thou  art  our  Father, 
and  these,  our  sins,  hide  from  us  the  light  of  thy 
countenance;  we  are  thy  servants,  and  they  hinder 
us  from  doing  thy  work:  we  are  members  one  of 
another,  and  they  make  us  the  enemies  of  one 
another.  By  them  we  offend  thee,  by  them  we 
injure  our  souls  and  the  souls  of  others.  Be 
merciful  to  us,  and  from  these  and  all  our  sins 
deliver  us.     Forgive  our  neglect  of  thy  mercies. 


28  A   MANUAL   OF   WORSHIP. 

the  hardness  of  our  hearts  to  thy  goodness,  and 
the  forgetfulness  of  thy  chastisements. 

May  thy  love,  shining  so  brightly  upon  us  from 
every  blessing  we  enjoy,  inspire  our  hearts  with 
unceasing  love  to  thee.  May  we  honor  thee  by 
the  uprightness  and  integrity  of  our  conduct,  by 
the  unselfishness  and  generosity  of  our  spirit,  by 
our  endeavor  in  all  things  to  obey  the  law  of 
Christ. 

God  of  all  comfort,  we  commend  to  thy  mercy 
all  who  suffer  any  sorrow,  all  people  afflicted  with 
famine  or  pestilence  or  war,  all  who  suffer  perse- 
cution for  the  sake  of  the  truth,  all  who  are  in 
danger  by  sea  or  by  land,  and  all  persons  op- 
pressed with  poverty,  sickness,  or  any  other  dis- 
tress of  body  or  mind. 

0  God,  our  Father,  regard  with  thy  favor  this 
waiting  company.  Accept  our  worship  notwith- 
standing its  imperfections,  and  grant  that  hence- 
forth, putting  all  our  trust  in  thee,  we  may  walk 
in  newness  of  life,  and  so  be  prepared  for  that 
blessed  life  in  heaven  which  thou  hast  promised 
to  thy  children.  And  to  thy  name  be  the  praise 
and  the  glory  for  ever.     Amen. 


HYMN. 


ADDRESS. 


SUNDAY    SERVICES.  29 

Let  us  pray. 

f\  GOD,  from  whom  all  good  things  do  come, 
who  causes!  thy  sun  to  rise  upon  us.  and 
sendest  rain  from  heaven,  and  fruitful  seasons,  be 
pleased  to  give  us,  day  by  day.  what  we  require. 
Grant  to  each  of  us  the  strength  he  needs  to  ac- 
complish his  tasks:  bless  to  us  the  studies  of  the 
schools  and  our  work  in  the  shops,  and  give  us 
grace  to  serve  thee  in  health  and  in  sickness.  Sanc- 
tify our  joys  and  our  trials,  and  enable  us  to  seek 
first  thy  kingdom  and  righteousness,  and  to  be- 
lieve that  thou  wilt  add  to  us  all  else  that  is  good; 
for  Jesus  Christ's  sake.     Amen. 


HYMN. 


ASCRIPTION. 


30  A    MANUAL    OF    WORSHIP. 

THIRD  SUNDAY. 

AFTERNOON  SERVICE. 

DOXOLOGY. 

The  Leader: — 

C\  OD  be  merciful  unto  us  and  bless  us,  and 
cause  his  face  to  shine  upon  us; 

That  thy  way  may  be  known  upon  earth,  thy 
saving  health  among  all  nations. 

Let  the  people  praise  thee,  0  God;  let  all  the 
people  praise  thee! 

0  let  the  nations  be  glad  and  sing  for  joy;  for 
thou  shalt  judge  the  people  righteously,  and  gov- 
ern the  nations  upon  earth. 

Then  shall  the  earth  yield  her  increase,  and 
God,  even  our  own  God,  shall  bless  us. 

God  shall  bless  us,  and  all  the  ends  of  the 
earth  shall  fear  him. 

Psalm  Ixvii. 


Let  us  pray. 

A  LMIGHTY    God,    from    whom    every    good 

prayer  cometh,  and  who  poureth  out  on  all 

who  desire  it  the  spirit  of  grace  and  supplication, 

deliver  us,  when  we  draw  nigh  to  thee,  from  cold- 


SUNDAY    SERVICES.  31 

ness  of  heart  and  wanderings  of  mind;  that,  with 
steadfast  thoughts  and  kindled  affections,  we  may 

worship  thee  in  spirit  and  in  truth. 
Our  Father  who  art  in  heaven,  &c. 


RESPONSIVE    HEADING. 


SCRIPTURE    LESSON. 


HYMN. 


Let  us  pray. 

f\  THOU  eternal  One!  before  the  mountains 
were  brought  forth,  or  ever  thou  hadst 
formed  the  earth,  even  from  everlasting  to  ever- 
lasting thou  art  God.  Thou  dwellest-  in  the  full- 
ness of  the  praises  of  heaven.  The  unconstrained 
hearts  of  those  whom  thou  dost  bless,  bless  thee 
again.  Thou  dost  make  all  thy  creatures  happy, 
and  art  thyself  receiving  the  testimonies  of  their 
joy.  We  have  such  help  of  thee  and  such  hope 
through  Jesus  Christ:  we  have  so  glorious  a  home 
toward  which  we  are  going,  that  though  there  be 
peril  and  pain  and  trial  by  the  way,  yet  are  we 
glad   for   the   journey   and   anticipate   that    dav, 


32  A    MANUAL    OF    WORSHIP. 

when  we  shall  look  back  upon  all  the  perils  of 
this  life,  as  men  look  upon  retreating  storms 
spanned  with  the  bow  of  God. 

Lift  thou  upon  us  the  light  of  thy  countenance, 
for  we  are  often  in  darkness.  Send  us  thy  mer- 
cies, for  we  are  ever  in  need.  Love  us,  not  be- 
cause we  are  able  to  recompense  thee,  but  because 
thou,  in  the  riches  of  thy  loving-kindness,  know 
est  how  to  love  even  the  unworthy  and  the  un- 
lovely. 

May  we  accept  each  day  as  a  day  appointed  of 
thee;  and  may  we  seek  in  all  our  affairs  how  to 
approve  ourselves  before  thee,  our  great  teacher. 
May  each  day  educate  us  in  truth,  in  justice,  in 
honor,  in  love,  in  fidelity,  in  patience,  in  meek- 
ness, in  all  things  that  are  good.  May  there  be 
no  day  in  which  we  are  not  victorious  over  some 
temptation,  over  some  evil;  no  day  in  which  we 
are  not  heroic  in  some  endurance  or  achievement; 
no  day  in  which  we  are  not  imitators  of  thy  divine 
example. 

We  pray  that  thou  wilt  bless  not  only  ourselves, 
but  all  whom  our  hearts  remember.  Be  pleased  to 
make  our  very  thoughts  the  ministers  of  thy 
mercy.  May  those  whom  we  love  find  their  hearts 
flowing  already  with  joy  and  gladness,  as  if  some 
angel  sent  by  our  prayer  ministered  unto  them. 

Be  pleased  to  establish  the  things  that  are 
right    and   destroy   the   things   that   are   wrong. 


SUNDAY    SERVICES.  33 

Breathe  into  all  people  a  hear!  of  integrity  and 
a  sense  of  divine  justice.  0  Lord  God,  fulfill  thy 
purposes  and  redeem  the  whole  earth  unto  thy- 
self; and  hasten  the  coming  of  that  glorious  day 
of  prediction,  when  all  men  shall  dwell  together 
in  peace  and  love. 

And  thine  shall  he  the  praise  evermore.    Amen. 


HYMX 


ADDBESS. 


Let  us  pray. 

A  GOD,  who  didst  teach  the  hearts  of  thy  faith- 
ful people  by  sending  to  them  the  light  of 
the  Holy  Spirit,  grant  us  a  right  understanding  of 
thy  truth.  Visit,  we  pray  thee,  this  congregation 
with  thy  love  and  favor:  enlighten  our  minds 
more  and  more  with  the  light  of  the  gospel;  graft 
in  our  hearts  a  love  of  truth,  and  increase  in  us 
true  religion. 

Lord,  we  commit  to  thy  keeping  and  protec- 
tion, now,  henceforth,  and  for  ever,  our  kindred 
and  friends,  our  souls  and  bodies,  our  minds  and 
thoughts,   our   life   and   death,   any  persons  who 


34  A    MANUAL    OF    WORSHIP. 

may  have  asked  us  to  pray  for  them,  and  any  for 
whom  we  ought  ourselves  specially  to  pray.  God 
the  Father,  preserve  and  keep  us;  assist  and 
strengthen  us,  defend  and  aid  us.  Let  thy  merci- 
ful kindness  he  upon  us,  even  as  we  do  put  our 
trust  in  thee;  for  Jesus  Christ's  sake.    Amen. 


HYMN. 


ASCRIPTION. 


SUNDAY    SERVICES.  35 

FOURTH  SUNDAY. 

MORNING   SERVICE. 
DOXOLOGY. 

Tlie  Leader: — 

OEKVE  the  Lord  with  gladness;  come  before 
his  presence  with  singing. 

Know  ye  that  the  Lord  he  is  God;  it  is  he  that 
hath  made  us,  and  not  we  ourselves;  we  are  his 
people  and  the  sheep  of  his  pasture. 

Enter  into  his  gates  with  thanksgiving,  and 
into  his  courts  with  praise;  be  thankful  unto  him, 
and  bless  his  name. 

For  the  Lord  is  good;  his  mercy  is  everlasting; 
and  his  truth  endureth  to  all  generations. 

Psalm  c. 


Let  us  pray. 

f\   GOD,  who  hast  commanded  us  not  to  forsake 
the  assembling  of  ourselves  together,  be  mer- 
ciful to  us,  we  beseech  thee,  and  make  us  joyful 
in  this  house  of  instruction  and  prayer. 

Grant  us  thy  grace,  without  which  we  cannot 
worship  thee  acceptably.  Deliver  us  from  unbe- 
lief and  hardness  of  heart,  from  hypocrisy  and 
love  of  the  world,  from  the  dominion  of  the  flesh. 


36  A    MANUAL    OF    WORSHIP. 

and  from  the  power  of  darkness;  and  endow  us 
with  faith,  hope,  and  charity,  that  we  may  worship 
thee  in  spirit  and  in  truth. 

Our  Father  who  art  in  heaven,  &c. 


RESPONSIVE    READING. 


SCRIPTURE    LESSON. 


HYMN. 


SCRIPTURE    LESSON. 


HYMN. 


Let  us  pray. 

TI7  E  adore  thee,  0  thou  who  art  lifted  up  above 
all  the  earth  and  above  the  heavens,  in- 
finite in  power,  in  wisdom,  in  goodness,  beyond  all 
our  experience  or  knowledge.  We  rejoice  that 
thou  art  perfect,  though  we  know  not  what  the 
fullness  of  that  word  means.  Grant  unto  us,  we 
pray  thee,  yet  higher  conceptions  of  what  is  thy 
being  and  the  riches  of  thy  nature. 

We  would  thank  thee  for  all  the  blessings  that 
crown  our  days  and  make  life  happy  and  joyful  to 
us.    Life,  time,  reason,  the  happiness  of  our  home, 


SUNDAY    SERVICES.  37 

protection  from  danger,  deliverance  from  the 
power  of  temptation,  and  all  the  daily  supplies  of 
temporal  and  spiritual  mercies  have  come  to  us 
from  thee.  Thou  hast  opened  thine  hand  and 
satisfied  our  desires — yea,  thou  hast  abundantly 
exceeded  all  we  could  have  asked  or  thought.  0 
Lord,  help  us  to  praise  thee!  Preserve  us  from 
insensibility,  from  hardness  of  heart,  from  receiv- 
ing thy  mercies   as   common  things. 

"We  have  not  rendered  unto  thee  the  gratitude 
which  thy  goodness  should  inspire  in  our  hearts, 
nor  the  faithful  service  which  thou  dost  right- 
fully claim  from  each  one  of  us.  AVe  have  gone 
astray  from  thy  paths  and  have  walked  in  our 
own  ways.  We  have  known  how  to  do  that  which 
is  good,  but  we  have  often  done  evil.  Help  us  to 
repent  and  to  be  sorry  for  our  sins,  especially  for 
any  which  are  now  the  burden  of  our  heart  and 
conscience.  Take  from  us  all  impurity  of  thought 
or  desire;  all  envy,  pride,  and  hypocrisy;  all  false- 
hood  and  deceit;  all  covetousness,  vainglory,  and 
indolence;  all  malice  and  anger,  and  everything 
that  is  contrary  to  thy  will.  Save  us  from  in- 
gratitude toward  thee,  from  an  evil  use  of  thy 
fatherly  gifts,  from  mistrust  of  thy  divine  provi- 
dence, from  impatience  and  despondency,  from 
immoderate  care  for  temporal  things,  and  from 
neglect  of  those  things  which  are  eternal.  Ee- 
member  us  in  thy  mercy;  and  though  we  have  not 


38  A   MANUAL    OF    WORSHIP. 

shown  the  love  and  duty  of  children,  yet  look  on 
us  with  the  compassion  of  a  father. 

Teach  us  what  thou  wouldst  have  us  to  do;  and 
uphold  us  by  thy  mighty  power,  that  every  work 
of  ours  may  begin  always  from  thee,  and  by  thee 
be  happily  ended.  Shed  abroad  thy  love  in  our 
hearts,  that  we  may  love  thee  above  all  things,  and 
our  neighbor  as  ourselves.  Give  thy  law  to  this 
nation,  0  thou  Creator  of  the  ends  of  the  earth, 
who  appointest  to  the  nations  their  place,  and 
deeply  plant  its  liberty  and  sanctity  in  the  hearts 
of  all  among  us;  and  let  its  fruits  be  seen  in  the 
wisdom  and  uprightness  of  our  magistrates  and 
legislators;  in  the  high  gifts  and  godly  devoted- 
uess  of  our  teachers  of  truth  and  righteousness; 
and  in  the  honest  industry,  sobriety,  and  mutual 
respect  of  all  our  people.  Sanctify  the  ties  that 
bind  us  to  friends  and  kindred,  and  so  fill  us 
with  love  and  gentleness  to  others,  that  we  may 
help  them  and  please  thee. 

Let  our  prayer  come  before  thee  with  accept- 
ance according  to  thy  great  mercy  and  love. 
Amen. 


HYMN. 


ADDRESS. 


SUNDAT?    SERVICES.  39 

Let  us  pray. 

f\  GOD,  who  didst  speak  in  times  past  unto  the 
fathers  by  the  prophets,  and  hast  in  these 
lasl  days  spoken  to  us  by  thy  Son,  give  us,  we  pray 
thee,  humble,  teachable,  and  obedient  hearts,  that 
we  may  receive  what  he  hath  revealed,  and  do 
always  what  he  hath  commanded.  And  as  man 
liveth  not  by  bread  alone,  but  by  every  word  of 
God,  grant  that  we  may  ever  hunger  after  this 
heavenly  food,  that  it  may  be  to  us  more  to  be 
desired  than  gold,  and  that  we  may  find  in  it 
daily  provision  on  our  way  to  eternal  life,  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 


HYMX. 


ASCRIPTIOX. 


40  A   MANUAL   OF    WORSHIP. 

FOURTH  SUNDAY. 

AFTERNOON  SERVICE. 

DOXOLOGY. 

The  Leader: — 

C\  RE  AT  is  the  Lord,  and  greatly  to  be  praised; 
and  his  greatness  is  unsearchable. 

Thy  kingdom  is  an  everlasting  kingdom;  and 
thy  dominion  endureth  throughout  all  genera- 
tions. 

The  Lord  is  gracious,  and  full  of  compassion; 
slow  to  anger,  and  of  great  mercy. 

The  Lord  is  righteous  in  all  his  ways,  and  holy 
in  all  his  works. 

My  mouth  shall  speak  the  praise  of  the  Lord; 
and  let  all  flesh  bless  his  holy  name  for  ever  and 
ever. 

Psalm  cxlv 


Let  us  pray. 

A  LMIGHTY  God,  our  heavenly  Father,  who 
hast  permitted  us  again  to  assemble  in  this 
house  of  instruction,  prayer,  and  praise,  give  us 
grace,  we  humbly  beseech  thee,  to  draw  near  to 
thee  in  purity  and  sincerity  of  heart,  and  to  offer 
thee  the  sacrifices  of  prayer  and  praise  with  sin- 


SUNDAY    SERVICES.  41 

cere  devotion:  and  may  it  please  thee  to  make  thy- 
self known  to  us,  and  to  satisfy  us  with  thy  mercy; 

through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 
Our  Father  who  art  in  heaven,  &c. 


RESPONSIVE    READING. 


SCRIPTURE    LESSON. 


HYMN 


Let  us  pray. 

A  LMIGHTY  Father,  unto  whom  all  souls  be- 
long,  we  come  as  thy  children  to  worship 
thee  and  give  thee  thanks.  We  know  not  what  a 
day  may  bring  forth;  we  only  know  that  the  hour 
for  serving  thee  is  always  present  and  that  now 
is  the  accepted  time.  Encourage  within  us.  we 
beseech  thee,  every  good  resolve,  and  strengthen 
us  to  do  the  right.  Help  us  to  render  unto  thee 
a  loving  service  with  a  willing  mind.  May  we 
rejoice  to  do  what  thou  wouldst  have  us  do.  and 
may  it  be  done  heartily  as  unto  the  Lord.  Let 
thv  loving  kindness  lead  us  forth  into  the  paths 


42  A    MANUAL    OF    WORSHIP. 

of  righteousness  and  do  thou  keep  our  feet  in  the 
way  of  peace. 

0  thou  fountain  of  light  and  knowledge  and 
truth,  bless,  we  beseech  thee,  all  schools,  uni- 
versities, and  places  of  learning,  especially  the 
school  to  which  we  belong;  and  grant  that  the 
light  of  thy  truth  may  shine  with  growing  bright- 
ness on  all  teachers  and  students,  and  upon  all 
men,  so  that  wisdom  and  knowledge  may  be  the 
stability  of  our  times. 

0  God,  who  dost  appoint  to  every  man  his 
work,  prosper,  we  pray  thee,  the  efforts  of  all  who 
serve  thee  in  science,  art,  and  letters,  and  of  all 
those  who  seek  to  make  the  lives  of  thy  children 
brighter  and  happier.  And  in  whatever  occupa- 
tion thy  people  serve  thee  faithfully,  grant  them 
to  know  that  their  labor  is  not  in  vain  in  the 
Lord. 

O  thou,  who  art  the  Kuler  of  all,  we  pray  thee 
to  regard  with  thy  favor  all  rulers  everywhere. 
Bless  thy  servant,  the  President  of  the  United 
States,  and  all  judges  and  magistrates.  Grant  to 
them  wisdom  and  faith,  guide  their  counsels,  pros- 
per their  government.  Bless  the  army  and  navy; 
may  it  please  thee  to  support  them  in  all  duties, 
and  to  grant  them  defence  and  deliverance  in  all 
perils. 

Vfe  remember  before  thee,  0  Lord,  all  those 
who  care  for  the  sick,  for  young  children,  for  the 


SUNDAY    SERVICES.  43 

aged  and  infirm.  We  beseech  thee  to  visit  them 
with  thy  comfort  and  aid,  and  to  reward  them  for 
their  work  of  patience  and  labor  of  love. 

We  remember  before  thee  with  grateful  hearts 
thy  faithful  servants  who  have  departed  this  life 
in  thy  love  and  fear.  We  praise  and  thank  thee 
for  all  who  have  been  to  us  as  apostles  and  teach- 
ers, for  those  who  have  guided  and  defended  us, 
for  those  who  have  loved  us  and  have  done  us 
good.  We  praise  thee  for  thy  gifts  bestowed  upon 
them  and  for  the  rest  into  which  they  have  en- 
tered, whereunto  we  pray  that  we  also  may  in 
due  time  attain.  So  direct  our  paths  and  inspire 
onr  lives  that  we  may  all  at  last  inherit  that 
kingdom,  which  thou  hast  prepared  for  them  that 
love  thee.     Amen. 


HYMX. 


ADDRESS. 


Let  us  pray. 

f\   GOD,  who  hast  appointed  the  day  for  labor 

and  the  night  for  rest,  grant,  we  beseech 
thee,  that  we  may  so  rest  in  peace  and  quietness 
during  the  coming  night,  that  to-morrow  we  may 


44  A    MANUAL    OF   WORSHIP. 

be  able  to  resume  our  appoiuted  studies  and  du- 
ties. Take  us  into  thy  holy  keeping,  so  that  no 
evil  may  befall  us  nor  any  plague  come  nigh  our 
dwelling.  Be  pleased,  0  heavenly  Father,  to 
cover  our  sins  with  thy  mercy,  as  thou  dost  cover 
the  earth  with  the  darkness  of  night;  and  grant 
that  as  our  bodies  are  refreshed  by  quiet  sleep,  so 
also  our  souls  may  rest  in  the  sense  of  thy  forgive- 
ness and  mercy,  which  we  ask  for  Jesus  Christ's 
sake.     Amen. 


HYMN. 


ASCRIPTION. 


Si  NDA1    -i:i:\  [CES.  L5 

FIFTH    SUNDAY. 

MORNING   SERVICE. 

DOXOLOGY. 

The  Leader: — 

rpilE  Lord  is  in  his  holy  Temple;  let  all  the 
earth  keep  silence  before  him. 

From  the  rising  of  the  sun  unto  the  going  down 
of  the  same  the  Lord's  name  is  to  be  praised. 

God  is  a  spirit;  and  they  that  worship  him 
must  worship  him  in  spirit  and  in  truth. 

Offer  the  sacrifice  of  righteousness  and  put 
your  trust  in  the  Lord. 

Let  us  therefore  come  boldly  unto  the  throne 
of  grace,  that  we  may  obtain  mercy  and  find  grace 
to  help  in  time  of  need. 


Let  us  pray. 

f\  GOD,  the  Giver  of  all  Good,  and  the  Fountain 
of  all  mercies,  in  whom  are  the  springs  of 
our  life;  all  glory,  thanks,  and  praise  be  unto 
thee  for  thine  overflowing  goodness;  for  thy  faith- 
fulness, which  is  from  one  generation  to  another; 
for  thy  mercies,  which  are  new  every  morning, 
fresh  every  moment,  and  more  than  we  can  num- 
ber; for  seed  time  and  harvest,  and  summer  and 


46  A   MANUAL    OF    WORSHIP. 

winter,  and  nights  and  days  throughout  the  year; 
for  food  and  clothing  and  shelter;  for  health  and 
reason;  for  childhood  and  youth  and  manhood; 
for  thy  fatherly  hand  ever  upon  us;  for  friends 
and  kindred,  and  kind  benefactors;  for  home  and 
country.  0  Lord,  there  is  nothing  for  which 
we  may  not  bless  and  thank  thee;  therefore  we 
do  call  upon  thy  name,  humbly  beseeching  thee  to 
accept  our  service  for  the  sake  of  Jesus  Christ, 
our  Lord,  who  taught  us  to  pray, 
Our  Father  who  art  in  heaven,  &c. 


RESPOXSIVR    READING. 


SCRIPTURE    LESSON. 


HYMN. 


SCRIPTURE    LESSON. 


HYMN. 


Let  us  pray. 


A  LORD,   our  heavenly   Father,   almighty  and 

everlasting  God,  who  hast   safely  brought 

us  to  the  be^mnina-  of  this  day,  defend  us  in  the 


SUNDAY    SERVICES.  47 

game  by  thy  almighty  power:  and  grant  that  we 

fall  into  no  sin,  but  that  all  our  doings  may  be 
ordered  by  thy  governance,  to  do  always  what  is 
righteous  in  thy  sight.  May  we  be  in  the  fear 
of  the  Lord  all  the  day,  and  may  the  remembrance 

of  thy  presence  be  our  strength. 

Almighty  and  most  merciful  Father,  who  call- 
est  us  to  forsake  every  evil  way  and  to  return 
unto  thee  that  thou  mayest  have  mercy  upon  us, 
we  humbly  acknowledge  before  thee  our  many 
sins  and  shortcomings.  We  have  grievously  sinned 
against  thee  in  thought  and  word  and  deed.  We 
have  broken  thy  holy  commandments  and  have 
departed  from  thy  ways.  We  have  been  unthank- 
ful for  thy  mercies  and  unmindful  of  thy  fatherly 
goodness.  We  have  not  obeyed  thy  voice  within 
our  hearts,  warning  us  against  sin  and  urging  us 
with  sweet  persuasion  to  follow  after  righteous- 
ness. We  have  not  fulfilled  the  law  of  Christ,  that 
we  should  bear  one  another^  burdens.  We  have 
not  loved  our  neighbor  as  ourselves:  we  have  not 
done  unto  others  as  we  would  that  they  should  do 
to  us.  0  Lord,  we  pray  thee  to  put  thy  spirit 
into  all  our  hearts,  that  being  made  pure  and 
holy  in  our  secret  thoughts,  we  may  not  fail  to 
perform  all  that  is  good  and  acceptable  in  thy 
sight.  Let  not  our  ears  be  quick  to  evil  sound, 
but  be  open  to  the  instruction  of  thy  oracles. 
Let  our  speech  be  out  of  the  abundance  of  a  good 


48  A    MANUAL    OF    WORSHIP. 

heart,  far  from  anger  and  railing,  holy  and  rev- 
erent. And  in  all  our  actions  may  we  be  loyal 
to  right  and  duty. 

0  God,  we  pray  for  all  people  everywhere,  for 
the  poor  and  the  needy,  for  the  sick  and  the  suf- 
fering. Have  mercy  on  those  who  are  tempted 
or  in  darkness,  and  impart  unto  them  strength, 
courage,  and  hope.  And  we  commend  unto  thee 
those  who  are  about  to  depart  this  life,  beseeching 
thee  to  grant  unto  them  the  spirit  of  tranquillity 
and  trustfulness.  We  pray  thee  for  all  who  help 
us  in  the  things  of  this  life;  for  all  tillers  of  the 
ground,  for  keepers  of  sheep  and  oxen,  for  all 
those  by  whose  labors  we  are  supplied  with  food; 
for  those  who  search  for  thy  treasures  in  the 
earth;  for  those  who  labor  to  make  them  fit  for 
the  use  of  man.  We  pray  for  the  manufacturers 
and  handicraftsmen  who  are  skilled  in  all  manner 
of  workmanship.  We  pray  for  the  merchants  who 
bring  thy  gifts  from  foreign  lands,  for  the  men 
who  go  down  to  the  sea  in  ships,  and  do  business 
in  great  waters.  We  pray  for  all  who  trade  in 
the  shop  or  in  the  market,  for  all  who  serve  at 
the  counter  or  in  the  office;  for  those  who  bring 
within  our  reach  what  we  need  for  life,  or  com- 
fort, or  enjoyment;  and  we  pray  for  all  who  labor 
with  the  hands,  for  all  who  guide  and  govern 
their  labors,  that  men  may  deal  fairly  with  each 
other  in  all  things.    Hear  and  answer  us  in  these 


SUNDAY    SERVICES.  4U 

our    prayers,   and    thine   be    the   glory    for   ever. 

Amen. 


HYMN. 


ADDRESS. 


Let  ns  pray. 

r  ET  thy  truth  come  unto  us,  not  in  word  only, 
but  in  power.  Enable  us  to  carry  into  the 
duties  of  every  day  the  lessons  we  learn  here  in 
thy  house.  Consecrate  us  to  thy  service,  0  God. 
May  we  abide  in  him  who  is  our  life  and  our 
peace;  that,  abounding  in  the  work  of  faith,  and 
the  labor  of  love,  and  the  patience  of  hope,  we 
may  finally  be  made  partakers  of  the  inheritance 
of  thy  heavenly  kingdom.  And  to  thy  name  be 
the  praise  and  the  glory  for  ever.     Amen. 


HYMX. 


ASCRIPTION", 


50  A    MANUAL    OF    WORSHIP. 

FIFTH   SUNDAY. 

AFTERNOON  SERVICE. 

THE   DOXOLOGY. 

The  Leader: — 

TT  is  a  good  thing  to  give  thanks  unto  the  Lord, 
and  to  sing  praises  unto  thy  name,  0  Most 
High; 

To  show  forth  thy  loving-kindness  in  the 
morning,  and  thy  faithfulness  every  night. 

0  Lord,  how  great  are  thy  works!  and  thy 
thoughts  are  very  deep. 

Thy  testimonies  are  very  sure;  holiness  be- 
cometh  thine  house,  0  Lord,  for  ever. 

0  magnify  the  Lord  with  me,  and  let  us  exalt 
his  name  together. 

Psalms   xxxiv.,    xcii.,    xciii. 


Let  us  pray. 

A  GOD,  our  heavenly  Father,  let  thy  blessing 
be  upon  us,  as  we  come  togther  to  worship 
thee.  Enlighten  our  minds  and  purify  our  hearts, 
that  we  may  be  able  to  comprehend  and  receive 
as  we  ought  the  things  which  thou  dost  reveal 
to  us.  May  we  not  only  hear  thy  word,  but  do 
it;  so  that  living  in  accordance  with  its  divine 


SUNDAY    SERVICES.  51 

teachings  all  the  time  of  our  life  in  this  world 
we  may  come  finally  to  the  life  eternal. 
Our  Father  who  art   in   heaven,  lV'c. 


RESPONSIVE    HEADING. 


SCRIPTURE    LESSOX. 


HYMN. 


Let   us  pray. 

f\  THOU  holy  and  everlasting  Father,  who 
tnrnest  away  none  that  seek  thee,  dispose  us 
to  bring  to  thee  at  this  hour  the  homage  of  de- 
vout and  lowly  hearts.  Give  us  grace  to  seek 
first  thy  kingdom  and  righteousness,  and  do  thou 
add  to  us  all  that  is  needful  for  the  body  and  for 
this  present  life.  May  we  desire  thee  more  than 
all  thy  gifts,  that  so  desiring  we  may  seek  thee, 
and  find  in  thee  our  true  joy.  Quench  in  us.  0 
thou  Lord  of  our  life,  all  wrong  desires,  and  pre- 
serve us  from  vanity  and  inconstancy,  from  fool- 
ish thoughts  and  evil  affections.  Deliver  us  from 
selfishness  and  pride,  from  sloth  and  idleness, 
from  narrowness  of  mind  and  hardness  of  heart. 


52  A   MANUAL   OF   WORSHIP. 

Cleanse  our  hearts  from  anger,  malice,  and  envy, 
from  covetousness  and  greed,  and  from  all  lusts 
that  war  against  the  soul.  Fill  our  hearts  with 
thy  grace,  make  us  kind,  long  suffering,  and  gentle; 
give  us  grace  to  deny  ourselves,  and  to  submit  to 
thy  holy  will,  and  cheerfully  to  serve  others  as 
we  have  opportunity.  May  we  at  all  times  be 
lovers  of  truth  and  peace,  and  servants  of  right- 
eousness. In  adversity  help  us  to  be  patient;  in 
prosperity  keep  us  humble;  and  when  we  cannot 
see  the  way  before  us,  may  we  yet  fear  no  evil, 
knowing  that  thou  art  with  us.  Establish  us  in 
truth  and  goodness;  that  which  we  know  not  do 
thou  reveal,  that  which  is  lacking  to  us  do  thou 
supply.  Let  thy  grace  be  sufficient  for  us,  and 
thy  strength  be  made   perfect  in   our  weakness. 

We  pray  thee  to  bless  all  the  rulers  and  judges 
of  our  land,  giving  them  grace,  that  they  bear 
not  the  sword  in  vain,  but  be  a  terror  to  evil- 
doers, and  a  praise  to  them  that  do  well.  We 
pray  thee  to  bless  and  save  our  country;  deliver 
us  from  all  our  iniquities  and  make  us  an  example 
of  peace  and  righteousness  unto  all  nations.  In- 
crease among  us  the  power  of  true  religion,  so 
that  we  shall  be  indeed  that  happy  people  whose 
God  is  the  Lord. 

Father  of  mercies,  we  give  thee  most  humble 
and  hearty  thanks  for  all  thy  goodness  and  lov- 
ing-kindness to  us  and  to  all  men.     Impart  unto 


SUNDAY    SERVICES.  53 

us,  we  beseech  thee,  such  a  sense  of  all  thy  bless- 
ings that  our  hearts  may  be  unfeignedly  thank- 
ful, and  that  we  may  show  forth  thy  praise,  not 
only  with  our  lips,  but  in  our  lives,  by  giving  up 
ourselves  to  thy  service,  and  by  walking  before 
thee  in  holiness  and  righteousness.  Help  us  to 
live  true  and  noble  lives,  unfolding  our  nature 
day  by  day,  growing  wiser  and  better  as  we  change 
time  into  life  and  daily  work  into  exalted  char- 
acter. May  we  so  live  that  every  day  we  learn 
some  new  truth,  practice  some  new  virtue,  and 
become  more  and  more  conformed  to  thy  like- 
ness. So  may  thy  kingdom  come  and  thy  will  be 
done  on  earth  as  it  is  in  heaven.     Amen. 


HYMN. 


ADDRESS. 


Let  us  pray. 

f\  GOD,  who  hast  warned  us  that  we  should 
^  work  thy  works  while  it  is  day,  before  the 
night  cometh.  when  no  man  can  work;  keep  us 
from  sloth  and  idleness,  and  from  the  misuse  of 
our  talents.  Help  us  to  perform  the  several  du- 
ties of  our  state  and  calling  with  such  care  and 


54  A    MANUAL    OF    WORSHIP. 

diligence  that  our  work  may  never  be  reproved 
in  thy  sight;  and  give  us  grace  to  remember  that 
we  have  a  Master  in  heaven,  and  to  do  everything 
in  singleness  of  heart,  as  unto  thee,  and  not  unto 
men,  that  of  thee  we  may  receive  the  reward  of 
the  inheritance  which  thou  hast  promised. 

Blessed  Lord,  who  hast  given  us  a  new  com- 
mandment, that  we  should  love  one  another,  and 
has  taught  us  that  where  envy  and  strife  are, 
there  is  confusion  and  every  evil  work;  give  us 
grace  that  we  may  be  kindly  affectioned  one  to 
another.  Help  us  to  put  away  all  bitterness  and 
wrath  and  anger  and  evil  speaking,  with  all  mal- 
ice; and  grant  that  in  honor  preferring  one  an- 
other, we  may  walk  in  love,  even  as  thou,  Lord, 
hast  loved  us.     Amen. 


HYMN. 


ASCRIPTION. 


BURIAL   SERVICE.  55 

BUKIAL  SERVICE. 

/^U-R  help  is  in  the  name  of  the  Lord,  who  made 
heaven  and  earth. 

All  flesh  is  grass,  and  all  the  glory  of  man  as 
the  flower  of  grass.  The  grass  withereth,  and 
the  flower  thereof  falleth  away;  but  the  word  of 
the  Lord  endureth  for  ever. 

Clouds  and  darkness  are  round  about  thee,  but 
justice  and  judgment  are  the  habitation  of  thy 
throne;  mercy  and  truth  go  before  thy  face.  Our 
flesh  and  our  heart  fail;  but  thou  art  the  strength 
of   our   heart,   and   our   portion   for   ever. 


Psalm  XC. 


["  ORD,  thou  hast  been  our  dwelling-place  in  all 
generations. 

Before  the  mountains  were  brought  forth,  or 
ever  thou  hadst  formed  the  earth  and  the  world, 
even  from  everlasting  to  everlasting,  thou  art  God. 

A  thousand  years  in  thy  sight  are  but  as  yes- 
terday when  it  is  past,  and  as  a  watch  in  the  night. 

We  spend  our  years  as  a  tale  that  is  told. 

The  days  of  our  years  are  threescore  years  and 
•ten;  and  if  by  reason  of  strength  they  be  four- 
score years,  yet  is  their  strength  labor  and  sor- 
row: for  it  is  soon  cut  off,  and  we  flv  away. 


50  A    MANUAL   OF    WORSHIP. 

So  teach  us  to  number  our  days,  that  we  may 
apply   our   hearts   unto   wisdom. 

0  satisfy  us  early  with  thy  mercy,  that  we  may 
rejoice  and  be  glad  all  our  days. 

Make  us  glad  according  to  the  days  wherein 
thou  hast  afflicted  us,  and  the  years  wherein  we 
have  seen  evil. 

Let  thy  work  appear  unto  thy  servants,  and 
thy  glory  unto  their  children. 

And  let  the  beauty  of  the  Lord,  our  God,  be 
upon  us;  and  establish  thou  the  work  of  our  hands 
upon  us;  yea,  the  work  of  our  hands  establish 
thou  it. 


Selections. 


A  ND  this  is  the  promise  that  he  hath  promised 
ns,  even  eternal  life. 

I  would  not  have  you  to  be  ignorant,  brethren, 
concerning  them,  which  are  asleep,  that  ye  sor- 
row not,  even  as  others  which  have  no  hope.  For 
if  we  believe  that  Jesus  died  and  rose  again,  even 
so  them  also  which  sleep  in  Jesus  will  God  bring 
with  him.  Wherefore  comfort  one  another  with 
these  words. 

Let  not  your  heart  be  troubled,  said  Jesus;  ye 
believe  in  God,  believe  also  in  me.  In  my  Father's 
house  are   many  mansions;   if  it   were  not  so   I 


BURIAL    SERVICE.  >U 

would  have  told  you.  1  go  to  prepare  a  place 
for  you.  And  if  1  go  and  prepare  a  place  for 
you,  1  will  come  again  and  receive  you  unto  my- 
self, that  where  1  am  there  ye  may  be  also. 

Jr>us  saith  unto  her.  Thy  brother  shall  rise 
again.  Martha  said  unto  him,  1  know  that  he 
shall  rise  again  in  the  resurrection  at  the  last 
day.  .Ions  saith  to  her,  I  am  the  resurrection 
and  the  life.  He  that  helieveth  in  me,  though 
he  were  dead,  yet  shall  he  live;  and  whosoever 
liveth  and  helieveth  in  me  shall  never  die. 

He  will  swallow  up  death  in  victory;  and  the 
Lord  God  will  wipe  away  tears  from  off  all  faces; 
for  the  Lord  hath  spoken  it. 

And  I  saw  a  new  heaven  and  a  new  earth,  for 
the  first  heaven  and  the  first  earth  were  passed 
away.  And  I  heard  a  great  voice  out  of  heaven, 
saying:  Behold  the  tabernacle  of  God  is  with  men, 
and  he  will  dwell  with  them,  and  they  shall  be 
his  people,  and  God  himself  shall  be  with  them 
and  be  their  God.  And  God  shall  wipe  away  all 
tears  from  their  eyes;  and  there  shall  be  no  more 
death,  neither  sorrow,  nor  crying:  neither  shall 
there  be  any  more  pain,  for  the  former  things  are 
passed  away. 

And  there  shall  be  no  night  there:  and  they 
shall  need  no  candle,  neither  light  of  the  sun:  for 
the  Lord  God  giveth  them  light:  and  they  shall 
reign  for  ever  and  ever.    Therefore  are  they  before 


58  A    MANUAL    OF    WORSHIP. 

the  throne  of  God  and  serve  him  day  and  night 
in  his  temple.  They  shall  hunger  no  more,  neither 
thirst  any  more;  neither  shall  the  sun  light  on 
them,  nor  any  heat.  For  the  Lamb  which  is  in 
the  midst  of  the  throne  shall  feed  them  and  shall 
lead  them  unto  living  fountains  of  waters;  and 
God  shall  wipe  away  all  tears  from  their  eyes. 

I  will  ransom  them  from  the  power  of  the 
grave,  saith  the  Lord;  I  will  redeem  them  from 
death.  0  death,  I  will  be  thy  plagues;  0  grave, 
I  will  be  thy  destruction. 

Then  shall  the  righteous  shine  forth  as  the 
sun  in  the  kingdom  of  their  Father,  who  will  ren- 
der to  every  man  according  to  his  deeds;  to  them 
who  by  patient  continuance  in  well-doing  seek 
for  glory  and  honor  and  immortality,  eternal  life; 
glory,  honor,  and  peace  to  every  one  that  work- 
eth  good. 

Blessed  be  the  God  and  Father  of  our  Lord 
Jesus  Christ,  who  according  to  his  abundant 
mercy  hath  begotten  us  again  unto  a  lively  hope 
by  the  resurrection  of  Jesus  Christ  from  the  dead, 
to  an  inheritance  incorruptible  and  undefiled  and 
that  fadeth  not  away,  reserved  in  heaven  for  you 
who  are  kept  by  the  power  of  God  unto  salva- 
tion. 

For  which  cause  we  faint  not;  but  though  our 
outward  man  perish,  yet  the  inward  man  is  re- 
newed day  by  day.     For  our  light  affliction  which 


BURIAL   SERVICE.  59 

is  but  for  a  moment  worketh  for  us  a  far  more 

exceeding  and  eternal  weight  of  glory;  while  we 
look  not  at  the  things  which  are  seen,  but  at  the 
things  which  are  not  seen;  for  the  things  which 
are  seen  are  temporal,  but  the  things  which  are 
not   seen   are   eternal. 

Xow  is  Christ  risen  from  the  dead  and  become 
the  first  fruits  of  them  that  slept.  For  this  cor- 
ruptible must  put  on  incorruption,  and  this 
mortal  must  put  on  immortality.  So  when  this 
corruptible  shall  have  put  on  incorruption  and 
this  mortal  shall  have  put  on  immortality,  then 
shall  be  brought  to  pass  the  saying  that  is  writ- 
ten, Death  is  swallowed  up  in  victory.  0  Death, 
where  is  thy  sting?  0  Grave,  where  is  thy  vic- 
tory? Thanks  be  to  God,  which  giveth  us  the 
victory  through  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ.  There- 
fore, my  beloved  brethren,  be  ye  steadfast,  im- 
movable, always  abounding  in  the  work  of  the 
Lord,  forasmuch  as  ye  know  that  your  labor  is 
cot  in  vain  in  the  Lord. 


HYMX. 


Let  us  pray. 

"CV\THP]R  of  mercies  and   God  of  all  comfort, 

who  dost  not  afflict  willingly  the  children  of 

men,    but    lovest    those    whom    thou    chastenest, 


60  A    MANUAL    OF    WORSHIP. 

draw  near,  we  earnestly  beseech  thee,  with  thine 
own  abundant  consolations,  to  us  who  are  sorrow- 
ing for  the  dead,  so  that  while  we  mourn,  we  may 
not  murmur,  or  lose  our  hope  and  trust;  but,  re- 
membering thine  unnumbered  past  and  present 
mercies,  thy  promises,  and  all  thy  love  in  Christ, 
may  resign  ourselves  meekly  into  thy  hands,  to 
be  taught  and  disciplined  by  thee.  Thou,  Lord, 
knowest  our  condition,  our  sorrows,  and  the  se- 
crets of  our  hearts.  Pour  into  our  wounded  spirits 
the  balm  of  thy  fatherly  love  and  compassion; 
and  grant  that,  loosened  from  earthly  ties,  we 
may  cleave  the  more  closely  to  thee,  who  bringest 
life  out  of  death,  and  who  canst  turn  our  grief 
into  eternal  joy. 

(SPECIAL   PRAYERS.) 

\  Nl)  now,  0  merciful  God,  grant  unto  us.  who 
are  still  spared,  grace  to  receive  aright  the 
warnings  of  thy  providence,  and  the  lessons 
taught  us  by  the  life  and  death  of  our  fellows. 
May  every  instance  of  mortality  remind  us  of  the 
evil  of  sin  and  the  vanity  of  earthly  things,  and 
lead  us  unto  him  in  whom  pardon,  peace,  and  life 
are  to  be  found,  so  that  we  may  be  delivered  from 
both  the  power  of  sin  and  the  fear  of  death. 

Eternal   God,   in  whom   do  rest  the  spirits   of 
just  men  made  perfect,  we  bless  and  praise  thy 


BURIAL    SERVICE.  61 

holy    name    for    all    thy    servants,    especially    for 

those  most  dear  to  us,  who  have  departed  this 
life  in  thy  faith  and  fear.  And  we  beseech  thee 
to  give  us  grace  to  follow  their  good  examples, 
that  even  here  we  may  be  united  to  them  in 
fellowship  of  spirit  and  that  finally  we  may  be 
gathered  with  them  into  the  bosom  of  thy 
love.  Comfort  us  with  a  sense  of  thy  goodness; 
lift  up  thy  countenance  upon  us  and  give  us 
peace. 

The  grace  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  and  the 
love  of  God,  and  the  communion  of  the  Holy 
Ghost,  be  with  us  all,  evermore.     Amen. 

At   the  Grave. 

"POKASMUCH  as  it  hath  pleased  Almighty  God, 
in  his  wise  providence,  to  take  out  of  this 
world  the  soul  of  our  deceased  brother,  we  there- 
fore commit  his  body  to  the  ground;  earth  to 
earth,  ashes  to  ashes,  dust  to  dust;  looking  for 
the  general  resurrection  in  the  last  day,  and  the 
life  of  the  world  to  come,  through  our  Lord  Jesus 
Christ:  at  whose  second  coming  in  glorious 
majesty,  to  judge  the  world,  the  earth  and  sea 
shall  give  up  their  dead;  and  the  corruptible 
bodies  of  those  who  sleep  in  him  shall  be  changed, 
and  made  like  unto  his  own  glorious  body,  ac- 
cording to  the  mighty  working  whereby  he  is 
able  to  subdue  all  things  unto  himself. 


62  A    MANUAL    OF    WOKSHIP. 

And  I  heard  a  voice  from  heaven  saying  unto 
me,  Write,  Blessed  are  the  dead  which  die  in  the 
Lord  from  henceforth:  Yea,  saith  the  Spirit,  that 
they  may  rest  from  their  labours;  and  their  works 
do  follow  them. 

Blessed  he  the  God  and  Father  of  our  Lord 
Jesus  Christ,  which  according  to  his  abundant 
mercy  hath  begotten  us  again  unto  a  lively  hope, 
by  the  resurrection  of  Jesus  Christ  from  the  dead, 
to  an  inheritance  incorruptible  and  undefiled,  and 
that  fadeth  not  away. 

Grace,  mercy,  and  peace,  from  God  the  Father, 
the  Son,  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  be  with  you,  hence- 
forth and  for  ever.     Amen. 


OCCASIONAL   PKAYEKS. 


NEW  TEAK'S  DAY. 


T\7E  thank  thee,  heavenly  Father,  for  another 
Xew  Years  day,  for  the  life  which  thou 
art  giving  us  upon  the  earth,  and  for  all  the  mer- 
cies and  blessings  which  crown  these  years. 

Give  us  grace  that  we  may  apply  our  hearts 
unto  wisdom;  and  as  our  time  is  passing  away, 
help  us  to  make  the  best  use  of  it,  so  that  what- 
soever our  hands  find  to  do,  we  may  do  it  with  our 
might,  and  do  all  to  the  glory  of  God. 

We  beseech  thee  to  take  care  of  us  in  all  the 
coming  year.  We  stand  on  the  threshold  to-day, 
but  we  know  not  whether  we  shall  see  the  end. 
There  may  be  sadness  and  sorrow  and  sickness 
and  suffering  in  the  future.  We  do  not  know,  nor 
do  we  desire  to  know:  but  if  we  have  thee  with 
us,  all  will  be  well.  If  our  hand  is  held  in  thy 
hand,  we  shall  not  fall,  we  shall  not  be  afraid. 
It  may  be  that  for  some  of  us  our  last  year  has 
this  day  dawned.  Some  now  here  may  depart  this 
life  before  the  year  shall  close.  If  it  be  so,  do 
thou  prepare  us  for  our  Father's  house  in  heaven. 


61  A    MANUAL    OF    WORSHIP. 

Grant  that  every  change,  whether  it  be  of  pros- 
perity or  adversity,  of  life  or  death,  may  bring  us 
nearer  to  thee  and  to  that  eternal  year  of  joy  and 
rest  which,  after  the  years  of  this  earthly  life  are 
past,  awaits  the  faithful  in  thy  presence;  where 
we  shall  unite  with  angels  and  saints,  in  ascribing 
blessing  and  honor,  and  glory  and  power  unto 
thee  for  evermore.     Amen. 


LINCOLN'S  BIRTHDAY. 

A  LMIGHTY  God,  who  in  former  times  didst 
lead  our  fathers  forth  into  a  wealthy  place 
and  set  their  feet  in  a  large  room,  give  thy  grace, 
we  humbly  beseech  thee,  to  us  their  children,  that 
we  may  always  approve  ourselves  a  people  mind- 
ful of  thy  favors  and  glad  to  do  thy  will. 

Bless  our  land  with  honorable  industry,  sound 
learning,  and  pure  manners.  Defend  our  liberties; 
preserve  our  unity.  Save  us  from  violence,  dis- 
cord and  confusion,  from  pride  and  arrogance, 
and  from  every  evil  way.  Fashion  into  one  happy 
people  the  multitudes  brought  hither  out  of  many 
kindreds  and  tongues.  Endue  with  the  spirit  of 
wisdom  those  whom  we  intrust  in  thy  name  with 
the  authority  of  government,  to  the  end  that  there 
may  be  peace  at  home  and  that  we  may  keep  our 
place  among  the  nations  of  the  earth.  Fill  us 
with  the  spirit  of  meekness  and  the  grace  of  mod- 


OCCASIONAL    PRAYERS.  65 

e.-ty.  thai  we  may  become  wise  in  thy  fear.  May 
we  aever  forget  thai  all  we  as  a  people  p< 
and  prize  is  but  Lent  to  us.  a  trust  of  which  we 
must  render  at)  account  to  thee.  We  beseech  thee, 
our  heavenly  Father,  to  put  into  our  hearts  the 
low  and  fear  of  thee,  that  we  may  consecrate  our 
lives  to  thy  service  and  glorify  thy  name  in  the 
eyes  of  all  peoples. 

We  rejoice  and  thank  thee  for  all  the  way  in 
which  thou  hast  led  us  as  a  nation,  for  all  those 
men  of  wisdom  and  integrity  whom  thou  hast 
raised  np  to  guide  this  people  in  times  of  national 
trial  and  difficulty.  We  thank  thee  especially  for 
him  whose  birth  we  commemorate  to-day.  We 
thank  thee  that  thou  didst  put  it  into  the  heart 
of  this  people  to  choose  such  a  man.  so  full  of 
goodness  and  truth  and  faithfulness,  of  patience, 
serenity  and  composure,  of  such  wisdom  to  per- 
ceive the  truth  and  such  steadfastness  to  do  it; 
for  the  earnestness  and  singleness  of  heart  with 
which  he  laid  hold  upon  the  great  purpose  before 
him.  and  the  calm  and  wise  perseverance  witli 
which  he  followed   it. 

His  work  is  done:  but  while  the  races  of  man- 
kind endure,  may  his  great  example  stand  colossal. 
seen  of  every  land,  and  keep  the  soldier  firm,  the 
patriot  true,  the  statesman  pure,  till  in  all  lands 
and  through  all  human  story  the  path  of  duty 
be  the  wav  to  £lorv.     Amen. 


G6  A    MANUAL    OF    WORSHIP. 


WASHINGTON'S  JilKTHDAY. 

TUI0L7,  Lord,  rulest  over  all  the  kingdoms  of 
the  earth;  and  in  thy  hand  is  the  power  and 
might,  so  that  none  is  able  to  withstand  thee. 
Thine  eyes  behold  the  nations:  by  thee  princes 
rule,  even  all  the  judges  of  the  earth;  and  thine, 
0  Lord,  is  the  kingdom  and  the  power  and  the 
glory  for  ever. 

0  God,  who  by  thy  servant  Moses  didst  lead 
forth  thine  Israel  with  a  mighty  hand  and  with 
an  outstretched  arm,  who  by  thy  servant  Joshua 
didst  bring  them  into  the  promised  land,  and  by 
thy  servant  David  didst  give  them  victory  over 
their  enemies  and  establish  them  in  peace;  we 
bless  thee  that  when  the  men  of  this  land  were 
few  and  feeble,  and  sore  oppressed,  thou  didst 
remember  thy  covenant  with  our  fathers,  even 
the  sure  mercies  of  David,  and  didst  raise  up  thy 
servant  Washington  for  a  witness  to  the  people,  a 
leader  and  commander  to  the  people.  We  bless 
thee  for  the  wisdom,  the  courage,  the  faith,  the 
fortitude,  the  patience,  wherewith  thou  didst  en- 
dow him  for  the  trials  of  war:  and  for  the  pru- 
dence, the  integrity,  the  unselfish  love  of  country 
and  of  mankind,  wherewith  thou  didst  fit  him  for 
the  establishing  of  government  and  the  adminis- 


occasional    PRAYERS.  67 

tration  of  affairs.  We  bless  thee  for  the  inde- 
pendence, the  freedom,  the  order  of  this  nation, 

secured  by  his  valor.  Ins  wisdom,  his  uprightness; 
and  we  pray  thee,  0  most  righteous  and  most 
merciful  God,  that  the  example  of  his  virtues 
may  incite  our  rulers  to  the  like  patriotism  and 
piety,  and  that  the  memory  of  his  counsels  may 
preserve  among  the  people  the  spirit  of  unity  and 
peace. 

0  Lord,  forgive  our  sins,  the  sins  of  our  rulers, 
the  sins  of  the  people.  Bless  thy  servant  the 
President  of  the  United  States,  and  all  his  coun- 
sellors: bless  the  assembled  Congress  of  the  na- 
tion; bless  all  governors  and  legislatures,  all 
judges  and  magistrates;  bless  the  army  and  navy. 
and  all  who  are  in  any  place  of  authority  and 
power  throughout  the  land:  and  grant  that  all 
their  doings  may  be  guided  by  thy  Spirit  and 
ordered  by  thy  holy  will.  Bless,  we  pray  thee, 
the  whole  land  and  all  the  inhabitants  thereof; 
and  grant  that  thy  kingdom  may  rule  over  us 
from  sea  to  sea.  We  give  thee  thanks  for  our 
home  in  this  land  of  freedom  and  plenty:  for  the 
daily  benefits  which  load  our  lives;  and  pray  for 
grace  to  serve  thee,  through  Jesus  Christ,  thy 
Son,  our  Saviour.     Amen. 


OS  A    MANUAL    OF    WORSHIP. 


EASTEK  DAY. 

TVTIT1I  grateful  joy,  O  Lord,  we  hail  this 
blessed  day.  We  thank  thee  that  he  who 
died  for  our  sins  has  risen  again  and  has  brought 
to  light  life  and  immortality.  Strengthen  our 
faith  in  the  assurance  that  in  Christ  shall  all  be 
made  alive.  Grant  unto  us  power  to  rise  with 
him  to  newness  of  life,  that  we  may  overcome 
the  world  with  the  victory  of  faith  and  have  part 
at  last  in  the  resurrection  of  the  just.  Strengthen 
us  for  every  trial.  Help  us  to  resist  all  sin  and 
to  purify  ourselves,  even  as  Christ  is  pure.  Espe- 
cially do  we  ask  to  he  delivered  from  the  fear 
of  death.  When  thou  shalt  be  pleased  to  call  us 
away,  may  we  be  enabled  by  thy  grace  to  say: 
"0  death,  where  is  thy  sting?  0  grave,  where 
is  thy  victory?  Thanks  be  to  God,  which  giveth 
us  the  victory  through  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ." 
Grant  us  this  victory  in  our  parting  hour,  and 
an  entrance  into  the  joy  that  is  everlasting. 

We  thank  thee  that  they  who  die  in  the  fear 
and  faith  and  love  of  God  enrich  life  more  than 
they  impoverish  it.  Though  dead,  they  yet  speak. 
We  cannot  mourn  them  that  depart,  for  they  go 
not  out  in  darkness,  but  rather  rise  into  light 
unapproachable.  We  thank  thee  for  the  witness, 
for  the  example,  and  for  the  faithful  labors  of 


OCCASIONAL    PRAYERS.  69 

those  who  have  gone  to  dwell  in  thy  presence 
above.  And  we  beseech  thee  that  there  may  be 
found  those  who  shall  be  worthy  to  follow  them 
and  to  take  up  their  work  and  carry  it  forward 
to  yet  higher  and  more  glorious  results.  May 
thy  kingdom,  in  which  dwelleth  righteousn<->. 
at  last  override  all  war.  all  suffering,  all  igno- 
rance, all  evil,  and  that  the  glory  of  the  Lord 
may  till  the  earth  as  the  waters  fill  the  sea.     Amen. 


A  PRAYER  TO  BE  READ  OX  EOENDEKS 
DAY. 

A  LORD,  our  merciful  Father  in  heaven,  we 
render  thanks  to  thy  name  that  thou  hast 
provided  means  for  our  maintenance  and  instruc- 
tion. AVe  thank  thee  that  thou  didst  move  the 
founder  of  this  Institution  to  bequeath  his  wealth 
to  endow  it.  May  we  cherish  the  memory  of  his 
beneficence  and  acknowledge  the  debt  of  grati- 
tude we  owe  to  him  who  was  an  instrument  in  thy 
hands  for  our  good.  On  this  anniversary  of  his 
birth  may  we  form  new  and  stronger  resolutions 
to  live  in  a  manner  worthy  of  our  privileges:  to 
improve  our  time  and  opportunities,  and  prepar-' 
for  useful  and  happy  lives. 

May  we  imitate  the  example  of  our  benefactor 
in  his  industry,  his  honesty,  his  temperance,  his 


70  A    MANUAL    OF    WORSHIP. 

public  spirit,  and  in  all  parts  of  his  conduct  and 
character  which  were  in  accordance  with  thy  holy 
will. 

Bless  the  directors  and  officers  of  this  school, 
and  give  them  large  measures  of  that  wisdom 
which  cometh  from  above,  to  guide  them  in  their 
duties,  that  they  may  so  instruct  and  train  us 
that  we  may  become  a  blessing  to  our  friends  and 
to  society,  and  through  thy  Holy  Spirit  may  be 
renewed  in  righteousness  and  made  heirs  of  a 
happy  immortality. 

Be  thou  the  guide  and  guardian  of  those  who 
have  gone  forth  into  the  various  walks  of  indus- 
try, many  of  whom  revisit  to-day  this  home  of 
their  childhood.  Grant  them  the  blessings  which 
thou  seest  they  need,  and  bring  us  all  in  thine 
own  good  time  to  our  eternal  rest  and  peace; 
through  Jesus  Christ,  our  Lord.     Amen. 


MEMOEIAL   DAY. 

A  LMIGHTY  God,  we  invoke  thy  presence  and 
^  favor,  as  we  gather  here,  to  honor  the  mem- 
ory of  former  students  of  this  College,  who  gave 
their  lives  to  maintain  the  Union  of  these  States. 
May  their  devotion  and  courage  and  love  of 
country  ever  be  an  inspiration  to  all  connected 


OCCASIONAL    l'K.U  ERS.  71 

with  this  school,  and  move  every  heart  to  high 
resolve  and  noble  endeavor.  From  their  lives  may 
eaeh  one  learn  to  obey  the  voice  of  duty,  when- 
ever it  may  call,  and  whatever  sacrifices  it  may 
demand. 

We  rejoice  in  all  the  rich  heritage  that  has 
come  down  to  us,  of  labor  and  service  and  sacri- 
fice, by  which  this  people  has  been  built  up  into 
a  nation  of  power  and  influence.  Deepen  the 
root  of  our  national  life  in  everlasting  righteous- 
ness. Make  us  equal  to  our  high  trusts,  reverent 
in  the  use  of  freedom,  just  in  the  exercise  of 
power,  and  generous  in  the  protection  of  weak- 
ness. Make  all  who  speak  or  act  for  this  nation 
true  organs  of  thine  equity,  that  through  their 
wisdom  and  faithfulness  thou  mayest  be  our  law- 
giver and  judge. 

Unite  all  the  Commonwealth  together  in  broth- 
erly love  and  the  fear  of  God.  Everywhere  may 
our  dominion  and  power  stand  for  peace  and 
righteousness,  for  order  and  good  government. 

0  God,  who  rulest  in  heaven  above  and  on  the 
earth  beneath,  we  beseech  thee  to  shed  forth  the 
spirit  of  the  Prince  of  Peace  into  the  hearts  of  all 
men  the  world  over.  So  guide  and  order  all  events, 
that  the  time  may  soon  come  when  the  nations 
shall  no  longer  war  with  one  another — when  there 
shall  be  peace  on  earth,  good  will  among  men 
everywhere, 


72  A    MANUAL    OF    WORSHIP. 

And  now,  as  we  go  from  this  service,  help  ns 
all  to  cherish  ever  the  memory  of  our  departed 
comrades.  May  all  the  youth  who  gather  in  this 
Institution  learn  to  love  the  fatherland,  even  as 
they  loved  it,  and  to  serve  its  interests  with  like 
fidelity. 

And  unto  the  blessed  and  only  Potentate,  the 
King  of  kings  and  Lord  of  lords,  be  honor  and 
power  everlasting.     Amen. 


GRADUATION  DAY. 

A  LOED  our  God,  in  thee  we  live  and  move 
and  have  our  being.  Thou  art  our  refuge 
and  our  hope;  on  thee  alone  we  rest,  for  we  find 
all  things  to  be  weak  and  insufficient  but  thee. 
Many  friends  cannot  profit,  nor  strong  helpers 
assist,  nor  prudent  counsellors  advise,  nor  the 
books  of  the  learned  afford  comfort,  nor  any 
precious  substance  deliver,  nor  any  place  give  shel- 
ter, unless  thou  thyself  assist,  strengthen,  console, 
instruct  and  guard  us.  To  thee  therefore  do  we 
lift  up  our  eyes;  in  thee  do  we  put  our  trust. 

At  this  hour  when  another  Class  go  forth  from 
the  guardianship  of  this  Institution  to  take  their 
places  in  the  active  duties  of  life,  we  would  thank 
thee  for  the  good  providence  which  has  followed 
them  through  all  these  years  of  preparation,  for 


OCCASIONAL    PRAYERS.  73 

all   the  privileges  and   opportunities  which  have 

been  theirs  to  enjoy,  and  for  all  the  influence.- 
that  have  surrounded  them  here,  to  form  the  mind 

with  tlie  power  of  knowledge  and  to  mould  right 
character  and  true  living.  May  they  look  back 
with  gratitude  over  the  years  that  are  gone,  and 
forward  with  hope  and  courage  and  trust  for  the 
years  that  are  to  come.  May  they  realize  more 
and  more  that  thou  hast  placed  them  in  this 
world  for  a  divine  pupose,  to  honor  thee  by  serv- 
ing the  right  and  by  doing  good  as  they  have 
opportunity.  May  they  be  ready  for  every  good 
word  and  work;  and  whatever  life  sets  before 
them  to  do,  may  they  do  it  earnestly  and  faith- 
fully, with  heart  and  soul. 

Deliver  them  from  all  weakness  and  fearful- 
ness  of  spirit  and  from  want  of  earnest  purpose; 
and  whether  they  succeed  in  their  purposes,  or 
fail,  may  they  be  upright  in  heart  before  thee. 
Strengthen  them  if  tempted,  that  they  may  come 
off  conquerors:  guide  them  if  perplexed,  that  they 
may  not  err  in  judgment  or  purpose. 

Happy  are  they  who  fear  thee  always  and  who 
walk  all  their  lives  in  the  light  of  thy  counte- 
nance. Fill  these  youth  with  this  holy  fear,  and 
shed  upon  them  this  divine  light.  May  each  day 
of  their  lives  witness  some  victory  over  tempta- 
tion and  evil,  some  heroic  endurance  or  achieve- 
ment, some  act  of  noble  service  to  others.     May 


74  A    MANUAL    OF    WORSHIP. 

thy  guiding  hand  lead  them,  thy  wisdom  direct 
them,  thy  spirit  dwell  in  them,  thy  love  and  favor 
follow  them. 

0  God,  guide  us  all  by  thy  counsel;  and  so 
direct  our  way  and  inspire  our  lives  that  at  the 
last  we  may  all  inherit  the  joys  of  that  king- 
dom which  thou  hast  prepared  for  them  that  love 
and  serve  thee.     Amen. 


FOURTH  OF  JULY. 


0 


GOD,  the  Lord  of  heaven  and  earth,  who 
hast  made  of  one  blood  all  nations  of  men 
to  dwell  on  all  the  face  of  the  earth,  and  hast  de- 
termined the  bounds  of  their  habitation;  we  bless 
thee  that  in  the  fullness  of  time  thou  didst  plant 
in  this  land  a  Christian  people,  and  didst  give 
them  dominion  over  the  wilderness  unto  the  great 
river,  and  beyond  even  unto  the  great  sea,  toward 
the  going  down  of  the  sun.  And  we  do  thank 
thee,  Lord  God  of  our  fathers,  that  thou  didst 
look  upon  them  in  their  affliction  and  oppression, 
and  didst  deliver  them  with  a  mighty  hand  and 
with  an  outstretched  arm,  and  hast  made  of  them 
a  nation  great,  mighty,  and  populous,  as  at  this 
day.  We  bless  thee,  0  Lord,  for  our  freedom  and 
union;  for  our  arts  and  industries:  for  our  fields 


CM  I    \>M>\  \|,    l'KAl  ERS.  75 

and  mines;  tor  our  trade  and  commerce;  for  our 

homes,  our  schools,  and  for  all  thy  benefits  unto 
this  nation.  Let  the  people  praise  thee,  0  God, 
let  all  the  people  praise  thee. 

0  Lord,  preserve  us  from  war  and  discord, 
from  famine,  pestilence,  and  every  evil;  and  purify 
us  from  every  sin.  Bless  thy  servant  the  Pres- 
ident of  the  United  States,  and  all  who  are  in 
authority;  fill  this  land  with  judgment  and  right- 
eousness. May  the  fear  of  the  Lord  be  our  treas- 
ure, and  wisdom  and  knowledge  the  stability  of 
our  times.  So  may  we,  as  a  people  whom  thou 
hast  redeemed,  help  on  the  blessed  day  when  the 
kingdoms  of  this  world  shall  become  the  king- 
doms of  our  Lord  and  of  his  Christ;  to  whom  be 
glory  and  dominion  forever.     Amen. 


THANKSGIVING-    DAY. 

f\  GOD  our  heavenly  Father,  thou  hast  brought 
us  to  see  another  Thanksgiving  day.  This 
day  has  been  set  apart  by  our  rulers  as  a  day  of 
praise  and  prayer.  Thy  mercies  have  been  so 
abounding  and  so  unceasing  to  the  people  of  this 
nation  that  our  hearts  should  go  up  to  thee  in 
united  fervent  praise.  We  thank  thee  for  the 
early  and  the  latter  rain;  for  abundant  harvests, 
rewarding  the  labor  of  the  husbandman;  for  the 


76  A    MANUAL    OF    WORSHIP. 

general  health  of  the  people;  for  their  well-being, 
and  for  their  love  of  country.    We  thank  thee  that 
no  wars  have  desolated  this  fair  land,  and  that 
no  internal  strife   has  disturbed  us.      We  thank 
thee   for   the   advancement   of   religion;    for   the 
open  Bible,  for  free  schools,  and  for  wholesome 
literature.      We  heartily  thank   thee  for   all   thy 
bountiful  gifts  to  us  and  to  all  men.     We  thank 
thee  for  our  life,  and  all  its  blessings  of  health 
and   strength;    above   all,    for   whatever   measure 
thou  hast  taught  us  of  thy  grace  and  truth;  and 
for  our  hopes  of  things  eternal.    Increase,  0  Lord, 
this  knowledge,  and  multiply  thy  grace  upon  us, 
that  neither  ignorance  nor  sin  may  turn  our  bless- 
ings into  curses;  that  we  may  ever  devote  our- 
selves to  thy  service  in  word  and  deed;  and  so 
praising  thee  both  with  our  lips  and  lives,  go  on, 
through  thy  mercy,  to  the  joy  of  everlasting  life. 
We  pray  for  a  continuance  of  these  and  all  needed 
mercies,  with  the  forgiveness  of  our  sins,  for  the 
sake  of  Jesus  Christ,  our  Lord. 

(SPECIAL  PRAYERS.) 


occasional    PRAYERS.  <7 


CHRISTMAS   DAY. 

A  HOLY  and  blessed  (rod,  the  God  and  Father 
of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  we  bow  at  thy 
footstool  on  the  morning  of  this  blessed  day. 

We  would  join  in  the  angels*  song,  "Glory  to 
God  in  the  highest,  and  on  earth  peace,  good 
will  toward  men."' 

Thankfully  would  we  listen  to  the  wonderful 
tidings,  "Unto  you  is  born  this  day  in  the  city  of 
David  a  Saviour,  which  is  Christ,  the  Lord.'* 

Help  us  like  the  shepherds  to  go  by  faith  to 
Bethlehem,  to  find  the  babe  lying  in  a  manger; 
and  then  may  we  return,  when  this  day  is  over, 
to  the  pursuits  of  life,  glorifying  and  praising 
God  for  all  the  wonderful  things  we  have  seen 
and  heard.  Help  us  like  the  wise  men  to  approach 
Christ,  the  Incarnate  Word,  with  reverence  and 
joy,  and  pour  out  at  his  feet  our  richest  and  best, 
as  they  did  their  treasures  of  gold,  frankincense, 
and  myrrh. 

We  praise  thee  for  the  great  mystery  of  his 
birth,  in  whom  all  the  families  of  the  earth  are 
blessed — who  is  the  Child  born,  the  Son  given. 
Wonderful,  Counselor,  the  mighty  God.  the  ever- 
lasting Father,  the  Prince  of  Peace.  May  we. 
amidst  all  the  social  intercourse  and  enjoyments 
of   this   day,   remember  him   devoutly,   and   con- 


78 


A    MANUAL    OF    WORSHIP. 


sider  how  he  has  sanctified  domestic  life,  and 
made  the  joys  of  father,  mother,  husband,  wife, 
and  child  holier  than  before.  May  he,  the  bright 
and  morning  star,  shine  over  all  homes.  May 
that  peace  which  he  gives,  and  which  passeth  all 
understanding,  in  ingle  with  the  innocent  pleas- 
ures of  our  home  this  day.  And  so  in  our  hearts 
and  in  our  daily  lives  may  thy  kingdom  come, 
and  thy  will  be  done  on  earth  as  it  is  in  heaven. 
Amen. 


LAST  DAY  OF  THE  YEAR. 

MOST  merciful  and  gracious  Father,  through 
thy  good  hand  upon  us  we  are  brought  in 
safety  to  the  close  of  another  year.  We  would 
call  upon  our  souls  and  all  that  is  within  us  to 
bless  and  praise  thy  name  for  that  merciful  provi- 
dence which  has  followed  us  from  day  to  day. 

The  record  as  we  have  made  it  is  indeed  sadly 
blotted.  Sins  committed,  duties  left  undone, 
hopes  unfulfilled,  aspirations  unrealized,  oppor- 
tunities neglected  throng  upon  our  memory.  If 
we  look  only  to  the  year  as  we  have  marked  it, 
we  could  not  wish  to  bring  it  back  again  with  all 
its  shortcomings.  But  when  we  look  at  thy  way 
with  us,  it  is  a  year  robed  in  mercy,  growing  with 
every  day  and  waning  not  with  one  single  hour. 
Thou  hast  made  it  a  year  of  divine  love  and  of 


o(  (  AJ5IONAL    PRA1  ERS.  79 

gracious  guidance.  Thou  hast  held  us  up  and 
carried  us  iu  thine  arms,  eveu  as  a  mother  carries 
her  little  child.  Thou  hast  counseled  us;  thy  rod 
and  thy  staff,  they  haw  comforted  us.  Thou 
hasi  whispered  to  us  in  the  hours  of  darkness  and 
discouragement.  Thou  hast  inspired  us  in  our 
wayward  moments  and  brought  us  back  again  to 
thyself.  Thou  hast  showed  thyself  indeed  a  guid- 
ing Uod  and  a  loving  Father.  Daily  have  we 
gone  in  and  out.  because  thou  hast  kept  us.  Thou 
hast  been  with  us  in  sickness,  and  hast  raised  us 
up  again,  when  we  have  been  brought  low.  For 
each  one  of  us  thou  hast  enriched  the  year  with 
abundant  temporal  mercies,  with  privileges  and 
opportunities  for  us  to  improve  and  enjoy.  Thou 
hast   delighted   to   do   us  good. 

( )  ( rod.  we  acknowledge  that  we  have  not  ren- 
dered unto  thee  according  to  all  thou  hast  done 
for  us.  We  pray  thee  to  forgive  us  all  that  is  past, 
for  which  we  should  be  sorry.  Eenew  to  us  now 
the  sense  of  thy  free  pardon,  and  so  give  us  peace. 
So  fill  us  with  thy  grace  and  heavenly  benedic- 
tion, that  we  may  rejoice  and  be  glad  in  thee  all 
the  days  of  our  life. 

And  now.  Ford,  may  we  all  be  taught  so  to 
number  our  days  as  to  apply  our  hearts  more 
simply,  sincerely  and  wholly  to  heavenly  wis- 
dom. Thou,  and  thou  only,  knowest  when  we 
shall    depart  this  life.      Only  give  us  grace  that 


80  A    MANUAL    OF    WORSHIP. 

we  may  always  stand  ready  and  prepared  for  that 
hour,  and  may  be  found  of  thee  in  peace.  Look 
in  mercy  on  our  country.  Pardon  our  national 
sins.  Let  not  our  abuse  of  the  privileges  which 
thou  hast  bestowed  bring  down  thy  judgments  on 
the  land.  Continue  to  us,  we  beseech  thee,  our 
national  blessings.  Hear  us,  0  Lord,  and  hasten 
the  time  when  all  shall  know  thee,  from  the  least 
unto  the  greatest;  through  Jesus  Christ,  our  Lord. 
Amen. 


FOE  RECENTLY-ADMITTED  PUPILS. 

"DLESSED  Saviour,  who  didst  take  little  chil- 
dren in  thine  arms,  and  didst  say  to  thy 
disciples,  "Suffer  little  children  to  come  unto  me, 
and  forbid  them  not,  for  of  such  is  the  kingdom 
of  heaven,"  do  thou  look  kindly  and  in  gentle 
pity  upon  these  little  ones  who  have  left  their 
homes  and  friends  and  come  to  live  in  this  place, 
to  them  so  new  and  strange.  May  they  meet  with 
kind  friends  here,  who  will  love  them,  and  care 
for  them,  and  train  them  up  to  be  good  men:  and 
teach  them  to  love  their  fellow-pupils,  and  to  love 
the  Saviour,  and  to  fear  God  and  keep  his  com- 
mandments. 

0  Lord,  give  these  children  favor  in  the  eyes 
of  the  older  boys.     Inspire  with  a  spirit  of  kind- 


OCCASIONAL    PRAYERS.  81 

ness   those   to   whom   they   will   look  as   to   elder 
brothers  for  protection  and  example. 

Keep  us  all  in  the  path  of  duty,  and  save  us  in 
heaven,  thy  dwelling  place;  through  Jesus  Christ, 
our  Lord.     Amen. 


FOR  A  SICK  PUPIL. 

AfERCIFUL  God,,  who  dost  not  willingly  afflict 
thy  children,  we  beseech  thee  to  look  with 
compassion  on  our  sick  boy.  Give  efficacy  to  the 
remedies  which  are  employed  for  his  recovery. 
Grant  him  patience  to  bear  his  suffering  without 
distrusting  thy  goodness.  Enable  him  to  look  up 
to  thee  as  his  Father  and  his  God,  who  doest  all 
things  well.  We  know  that  it  is  in  thy  power  to 
heal  every  disease,  and  we  earnestly  beseech  thee 
to  deal  mercifully  with  our  young  friend;  and 
with  returning  health  may  he  rejoice  and  give 
thanks  for  thy  goodness  and  mercy.  And  espe- 
cially we  pray  that  thy  Holy  Spirit  may  lead  him 
to  give  his  heart  to  thee,  and  to  walk  in  that  new 
and  living  way  that  leads  to  everlasting  life; 
through  Jesus  Christ,  our  Lord. 

(SPECIAL  PRAYERS.) 


82  A    MANUAL    OF    WOESHIP. 

Or  this. 

A  ALMIGHTY  God  and  merciful  Father,  to 
whom  alone  belong  the  issues  of  life  and 
death,  look  down  from  heaven,  we  humbly  be- 
seech thee,  with  the  eye  of  mercy  upon  this  boy, 
now  lying  upon  the  bed  of  sickness.  Visit  him 
with  thy  salvation;  deliver  him  in  thine  own  ap- 
pointed time  from  his  bodily  pain,  and  save  his 
soul  for  thy  mercy's  sake;  that,  if  it  shall  be  thy 
pleasure  to  prolong  his  days  here  on  earth,  he 
may  live  to  thee,  and  be  an  instrument  of  thy 
glory  by  serving  thee  faithfully  and  doing  good 
in  his  generation;  or  else  receive  him  unto  those 
heavenly  habitations,  where  the  souls  of  those 
who  sleep  in  the  Lord  Jesus  enjoy  perpetual  rest 
and  felicity.  Grant  this,  0  Lord,  for  thy  mercy's 
sake,  in  the  name  of  thy  Son,  our  Lord  Jesus 
Christ,  who  liveth  and  reigneth  with  thee  and 
the  Holy  Ghost,  ever  one  God,  world  without 
end.     Amen. 


A  PEAYEE  TO  BE  EEAD  AFTEE  ANNOUNC- 
ING THE  DEATH  OF  A  PUPIL. 

A  LOED  God,  we  would  bow  in  humble  resig- 
nation to  thy  holy  will,  and  still  trust  in 
thy  goodness,  though  affliction  has  visited  us  and 
death   has   entered   our   dwelling.      Teach   us   to 


OCCASIONAL    PRAYERS.  83 

draw  lessons  of  instruction  from  every  dispensa- 
tion of  thy  providence,  and  when  we  see  the  young 

cut  down  as  the  flower  of  the  morning,  may  we 
be  impressed  with  the  feebleness  of  our  hold  on 
life,  and  persuaded,  through  the  help  of  thy  Holy 
Spirit,  to  prepare  for  the  Master's  call  whenever 
it  shall  please  him  to  remove  us  hence. 

We  beseech  thee  to  sanctify  this  event  to  all  of 
us.  Let  not  its  solemn  admonition  pass  away 
from  our  minds  and  leave  no  trace:  but  let  it  re- 
main in  our  memories,  speaking  to  our  souls 
through  years  to  come,  exhorting  us  to  be  also 
ready:  for  we  know  not  the  day  nor  the  hour 
when  God  shall  require  the  life  which  he  has 
lent  us. 

Bless  the  afflicted  relatives  of  our  deceased 
friend  and  fellow-pupil.  May  they  draw  consola- 
tion from  that  unfailing  source  which  Jesus  has 
opened  for  sorrowing  hearts.  May  they  look  to 
him  who  wept  with  those  who  wept,  and  whose 
tender  sympathies  will  be  balm  to  their  stricken 
souls. 

Grace,  mercy,  and  peace  be  with  us  all,  through 
our  Lord  Jesus  Christ.     Amen. 


84  A    MANUAL    OF    WORSHIP. 

ASCRIPTIONS  OF  PRAISE. 

With  which  any  service  may  be  ended. 

"DLLS  SING,  and  honor,  and  glory,  and  power, 
be  unto  him  that  sitteth  upon  the  throne, 
and  unto  the  Lamb,  for  ever  and  ever.     Amen. 

Now  unto  the  King  eternal,  immortal,  invisible, 
the  only  wise  God,  be  honor  and  glory  for  ever 
and  ever.     Amen. 

Now  unto  him  that  is  able  to  do  exceeding- 
abundantly  above  all  that  we  ask  or  think,  ac- 
cording to  the  power  that  worketh  in  us;  unto 
him  be  glory  throughout  all  ages,  world  without 
end.     Amen. 

Now  unto  him  that  is  able  to  keep  us  from  fall- 
ing, and  to  present  us  faultless  before  the  pres- 
ence of  his  glory  with  exceeding  joy;  to  the  only 
wise  God,  be  glory  and  majesty,  dominion  and 
power,  both  now  and  ever.     Amen. 

Now  unto  the  God  of  all  grace,  who  hath  called 
us  unto  his  eternal  glory  by  Christ  Jesus,  be  glory 
and  dominion  for  ever  and  ever.     Amen. 

Now  unto  the  blessed  and  only  Potentate,  the 
King  of  kings,  and  Lord  of  lords;  who  only  hath 
immortality,  dwelling  in  the  light  which  no  man 


ASCRIPTIONS.  85 

can  approach  unto;  whom  no  man  hath  seen  or 
can  see:  to  him  be  honor  and  power  everlasting. 
Amen. 

Tii  to  him  that  loved  us.  and  washed  us  from 
our  sins  in  his  own  blood,  and  hath  made  us  kings 
and  priests  unto  God;  to  him  be  glory  and  do- 
minion for  ever  and  ever.     Amen. 


The  Lord  bless  you  and  keep  you:  the  Lord 
cause  his  face  to  shine  upon  you,  and  be  gracious 
unto  you:  the  Lord  lift  up  the  light  of  his  coun- 
tenance upon  you,  and  give  you  peace.     Amen. 


SCRIPTURE  READINGS. 


[Note. — In  reading  responsively,  the  verses  numbered  1  will 
be  read  by  the  Leader;  those  numbered  2  by  the  Congregation.] 


FIRST  DAY  OF  THE  MONTH. 
MORNING. 

Exodus  XX.  and  Matthew  XXII. 

1  A  ND  Gocl  spake  all  these  words  saying:  I  am 

the  Lord  thy  God,  which  have  brought 
thee  out  of  the  land  of  Egypt,  out  of  the 
house  of  bondage. 

2  I.  Thou   shalt  have  no  other  gods  before  me. 

1  II.  Thou  shalt  not  make  unto  thee  any  graven 

image,  nor  any  likeness  of  anything  that  is 
in  heaven  above,  or  that  is  in  the  earth  be- 
neath, or  that  is  in  the  water  under  the 
earth ; 

2  Thou  shalt  not  bow  down  thyself  to  them,  nor 

serve   them; 
1  For  I,  the  Lord  thy  God,  am  a  jealous  God, 
visiting  the  iniquity  of  the  fathers  upon  the 
children  unto  the  third  and  fourth  genera- 
tion of  them  that  hate  me; 


SCRIPTURE    READINGS.  87 

2  And  showing  mercy  unto  thousands  of  them 
that  love  me  and  keep  my  commandments. 

1  111.  Thou  shalt  not  take  the  name  of  the  Lord 

thy  God  in  vain; 

2  For  the  Lord  will  not  hold  him  guiltless,  that 

taketh  his  name  in  vain. 

1  IV.  Remember  the  Sabbath  day  to  keep  it  holy. 

Six  days  shalt  thou  labor  and  do  all  thy  work. 

2  But  the  seventh  day  is  the  Sabbath  of  the  Lord 

thy  God; 

1  In  it  thou  shalt  not  do  any  work,  thou,  nor 

thy  son,  nor  thy  daughter,  thy  man  servant. 
nor  thy  maid  servant,  nor  thy  cattle,  nor  thy 
stranger  that  is  within  thy  gates;  for  in  six 
days  the  Lord  made  heaven  and  earth,  the 
sea,  and  all  that  in  them  is,  and  rested  the 
seventh  day; 

2  Wherefore  the  Lord  blessed  the   Sabbath  day 

and   hallowed   it. 

1  A'.  Honor  thy  father  and  thy  mother; 

2  That   thy   days   may   be   long   upon   the   land, 

which  the  Lord  thy  God  giveth  thee. 

1  VI.  Thou  shalt  not  kill. 

2  VII.  Thou  shalt  not  commit  adultery. 

1  VI II.   Thou  shalt   not   steal. 

2  IX.  Thou  shalt  not  bear  false  witness  against 

thy  neighbor. 
1   X.  Thou  shalt  not  covet  thy  neighbors  house; 
thou  shalt  not  covet  thy  neighbor's  wife,  nor 


S6  A    MANUAL    OF    WORSHIP. 

his  man  servant,  nor  his  maid  servant,  nor 
his  ox,  nor  his  ass,  nor  anything  that  is  thy 
neighbor's.  p 
2  Lord,  great  peace  have  they  that  love  thy  law, 
and  nothing  shall  offend  them. 

1  Eemember  the  words  of  the  Lord  Jesus,  how 

he  said:  The  first  of  all  the  commandments 
is,  Hear,  0  Israel!  The  Lord  our  God  is  one 
Lord. 

2  And  thou  shalt  love  the  Lord  thy  God  with 

all  thy  heart,  and  with  all  thy  soul,  and  with 
all  thy  mind,  and  with  all  thy  strength. 

1  This  is  the  first  commandment.     And  the  sec- 

ond is  like,  namely  this: 

2  Thou  shalt  love  thy  neighbor  as  thyself. 

1  On  these  two  commandments  hang  all  the  Law 

and  the  Prophets. 

2  Teach  me,  0   Lord,  the  way  of  thy  statutes, 

and  I  shall  keep  it  unto  the  end. 


FIRST  DAY. 
AFTERNOON. 

Psalm  I. 


1  "DLESSED  is  the  man  that  walketh  not  in  the 
counsel  of  the  ungodly,  nor  standetli  in 
the  way  of  sinners,  nor  sitteth  in  the  seat 
of  the  scornful. 


SCRIPTURE   READINGS.  89 

2  Jiut  his  delight  is  in  the  law  of  the  Lord;  and 
in  his  law  doth  he  meditate  day -and  night. 

1  And  he  shall  be  like  a  tree  pkyited  by  the  riv- 

ers of  water,  that  bringeth  forth  his  fruit  in 
his  season;  his  leaf  also  shall  not  wither;  and 
whatsoever  he  doeth  shall  prosper. 

2  The  ungodly  are  not  so:  but  are  like  the  chaff 

which  the  wind  driveth  away. 

1  Therefore  the  ungodly  shall  not  stand  in  the 

judgment,  nor  sinners  in  the  congregation  of 
the   righteous. 

2  For  the  Lord  knoweth  the  way  of  the  righteous: 

but  the  way  of  the  ungodly  shall  perish. 


Psalm  V. 


Ci  I  YE  ear  to  my  words,  0  Lord;  consider  my 

meditation. 
Hearken  unto  the  voice  of  my  cry,  my  King, 

and  my  God:  for  unto  thee  will  I  pray. 
My  voice  shalt  thou  hear  in  the  morning,   0 

Lord:  in  the  morning  will  I  direct  my  prayer 

unto  thee,  and  will  look  up. 
For  thou  art  not  a  God  that  hath  pleasure  in 

wickedness:  neither  shall  evil  dwell  with  thee. 
Lead  me.  0  Lord,  in  thy  righteousness;  make 

thy  way  straight  before  my  face. 


90  A    MANUAL    OF    WORSHIP. 

2  As  for  me,  I  will  come  into  thy  house  in  the 
multitude  of  thy  mercy:  and  in  thy  fear  will 
I  worship  toward  thy  holy  temple. 

1  Let  all  those  that  put  their  trust  in  thee  re- 

joice: let  them  ever  shout  for  joy,  because 
thou  defendest  them:  let  them  also  that  love 
thy  name  be  joyful  in  thee. 

2  For  thou,  Lord,  wilt  bless  the  righteous;  with 

favor  wilt  thou  compass  him  as  with  a  shield. 


Psalm  VIII. 


f\  LOED  our  Lord,  how  excellent  is  thy  Name 
in  all  the  earth!  who  hast  set  thy  glory 
above  the  heavens. 
When  I  consider  thy  heavens,  the  work  of  thy 

fingers,  the  moon  and  the  stars,  which  thou 

hast  ordained; 
What  is  man,  that  thou  art  mindful  of  him? 

and  the  son  of  man,  that  thou  visitest  him? 
For  thou  hast   made   him  a  little   lower  than 

the  angels,  and  hast  crowned  him  with  glory 

and  honour. 
Thou  madest  him  to  have  dominion  over  the 

works  of  thy  hands;  thou  hast  put  all  things 

under  his  feet: 
All  sheep  and  oxen,  yea,  and  the  beasts  of  the 

field; 


><  RIPTURE   READINGS.  \)1 

1  The  fowl  of  the  air,  and  the  fish   of  the  sea, 

and  whatsoever  passeth  through  the  paths  of 
the  seas. 

2  0  Lord  our  Lord,  how  excellent  is  thy  name 

in  all  the  earth! 


SECOND  DAY. 
MORNING. 

Selections  from  the  Epistles. 

1  Tj'VERY  good  gift  and  every  perfect  gift  is 

from  above,  and  cometh  down  from  the 
Father  of  lights,  with  whom  is  no  vari- 
ableness, neither  shadow  of  turning. 

2  Let  every  man  be  swift  to  hear,  slow  to  speak, 

slow  to  wrath; 

1  For  the  wrath  of  man  worketh  not  the  right- 

eousness of  God. 

2  Be  ye  doers  of  the  word,  and  not  hearers  only, 

deceiving  your  own   selves. 

1  Whoso  looketh   into  the  perfect  law  of  liberty 

and  continueth  therein,  he  being  not  a  for- 
getful hearer,  but  a  doer  of  the  work,  this 
man  shall  be  blessed  in  his  deed. 

2  If  any  man  among  you  seem  to  be  religious, 

and  bridleth  not  his  tongue,  but  deceiveth 
his  own  heart,  this  man's  religion  is  vain. 


92  A    MANUAL    OF    AVORSHIP. 

1  Pure   religion   and   undenled   before   God   and 

the  Father  is  this: 

2  To  visit  the  fatherless  and  widows  in  their  af- 

fliction, and  to  keep  himself  unspotted  from 
the  world. 

1  And  besides  this,  giving  all  diligence,  add  to 

your  faith  virtue;  and  to  virtue  knowledge; 

2  And   to    knowledge   temperance;   and   to   tem- 

perance patience;  and  to  patience  godliness; 

1  And  to   godliness   brotherly   kindness;   and   to 

brotherly   kindness   charity. 

2  For  so  an  entrance  shall  be  ministered  unto  you 

abundantly  into  the  everlasting  kingdom  of 
our  Lord  and  Saviour  Jesus  Christ. 

1  Finally,   brethren,  whatsoever  things  are  true, 

whatsoever  things  are  honest,  whatsoever 
things  are  just,  whatsoever  things  are  pure, 
whatsoever  things  are  lovely,  whatsoever 
things  are  of  good  report; 

2  If  there  be   any  virtue,   and   if  there  be   any 

praise,  think  on  these  things. 


SECOND  DAY. 

AFTERNOON. 

Psalm  IX. 


1  T  WILL  praise  thee,  0  Lord,  with  my  whole 
heart;  I  will  shew  forth  all  thy  marvelous 
works. 


SCRIPTURE   READINGS.  93 

1  will  be  glad  and  rejoice  in  thee:  1  will  sing 
praise  to  thy  name,  0  thou  Most  High. 

The  Lord  shall  endure  for  ever:  he  hath  pre- 
pared his  throne  for  judgment. 

And  he  shall  judge  the  world  in  righteousness; 
he  shall  minister  judgment  to  the  people  in 
uprightness. 

The  Lord  also  will  be  a  refuge  for  the  op- 
pressed, a  refuge  in  times  of  trouble. 

And  they  that  know  thy  name  will  put  their 
trust  in  thee:  for  thou,  0  Lord,  hast  not 
forsaken  them  that  seek  thee. 

Sing  praises  to  the  Lord,  which  dwelleth  in 
Zion:   declare  among  the  people  his  doings. 

He  remembereth  them:  he  forgetteth  not  the  cry 
of  the  humble. 

Have  mercy  upon  me,  0  Lord,  that  I  may  show 
forth  all  thy  praise  in  the  gates  of  the  daugh- 
ter of  Zion;  I  will  rejoice  in  thy  salvation. 

For  the  needy  shall  not  always  be  forgotten: 
the  expectation  of  the  poor  shall  not  perish 
for  ever. 


Psalm  XV. 


1  T  ORD,  who  shall  abide  in  thy  tabernacle?  who 

shall  dwell  in  thy  holy  hill? 

2  He  that  walketh  uprightly,  and  worketh  right- 

eousness, and  speaketh  the  truth  in  his  heart. 


94  A    MANUAL    OF    WORSHIP. 

1  He  that  backbiteth  not  with  his  tongue,  nor 

doeth  evil  to  his  neighbour,  nor  taketh  up  a 
reproach   against   his  neighbour. 

2  In  whose  eyes  a  vile  person  is  contemned;  but 

he  honoureth  them  that  fear  the  Lord.  He 
that  sweareth  to  his  own  hurt,  and  changeth 
not;  nor  taketh  reward  against  the  innocent. 
1  He  that  doeth  these  things  shall  never  be 
moved. 


Isaiah  XXXIII. 

TTE  that  walketh  righteously,  and  speaketh 

uprightly;  he  that  despiseth  the  gain  of 

oppressions,  that  shaketh  his  hands  from 

holding  of  bribes,  that  stoppeth  his  ears 

from  hearing  of  blood,  and  shutteth  his 

eyes  from  seeing  evil; 

He  shall  dwell  on  high;  his  place  of  defense 

shall  be  the  munitions  of  rocks:  bread  shall 

be  given  him;  his  waters  shall  be  sure. 

Thine  eyes  shall  see  the  King  in  his  beauty: 

they  shall  behold  the  land  that  is  very  far  off. 


SCRIPTURE    READINGS.  95 

THIKD   DAY. 

MORNING. 

Psalm  XVI. 

1  BHESERVE  me.  0  God,  for  in  thee  do  I  put 

my  trust. 

2  The  Lord  is  the  portion  of  mine  inheritance 

and  of  my  eup:  thou  maintainest  my  lot. 

1  The  lines  are  fallen  unto  me  in  pleasant  places; 

yea.  I  have  a  goodly  heritage. 

2  I   will   bless   the   Lord,    who   hath   given   me 

counsel. 

1  I  have  set  the  Lord  always  before  me:  because 

he  is  at  my  right  hand,  I  shall  not  be  moved. 

2  Therefore  my  heart  is  glad,  and  my  glory  re- 

joiceth:  my  flesh  also  shall  rest  in  hope. 

1  For  thou  wilt  not  leave  my  soul  in  the  grave; 

neither  wilt  thou  suffer  thine  Holy  One  to 
see  corruption. 

2  Thou  wilt  shew  me  the  path  of  life:   in  thy 

presence  is  fullness  of  joy;  at  thy  right  hand 
there  are  pleasures  for  evermore. 


Psalm  XXIII. 


1  rpHE  Lord  is  my  shepherd;  I  shall  not  want. 

2  He  maketh  me  to  lie  down  in  green  pas- 

tures:   he   leadeth    me   beside    the    still 
waters. 


(J(3  A    MANUAL    OF    WORSHIP. 

1  He  restoretli  my  soul:  he  leadeth  me  in  the 

paths  of  righteousness  for  his  Name's  sake. 

2  Yea,  though  I  walk  through  the  valley  of  the 

shadow  of  death,  I  will  fear  no  evil:  for  thou 
art  with  me;  thy  rod  and  thy  staff  they  com- 
fort me. 

1  Thou  preparest  a  table  before  me  in  the  pres- 

ence of  mine  enemies;  thou  anointest  my  head 
with  oil;  my  cup  runneth  over. 

2  Surely  goodness  and  mercy  shall  follow  me  all 

the  days  of  my  life:  and  I  will  dwell  in  the 
house  of  the  Lord  for  ever. 


THIED   DAY. 

AFTERNOON. 

Psalm  XIX. 


rTHE  heavens  declare  the  glory  of  God;  and 

the  firmament  sheweth  his  handiwork. 
Day  unto  day  uttereth  speech,  and  night  unto 

night  sheweth  knowledge. 
There  is  no  speech  nor  language,  where  their 

voice  is  not  heard. 
Their  line  is  gone  out  through  all  the  earth, 

and  their  words  to  the  end  of  the  world.     In 

them  hath  he  set  a  tabernacle  for  the  sun. 


.SCRIPTURE    READINGS.  97 

1  His  going  forth  is  from  the  end  of  the  heaven, 

and  his  circuit  unto  the  ends  of  it:  and  there 
is  nothing  hid  from  the  heat  thereof. 

2  The  law  of  the  Lord  is  perfect,  converting  the 

soul:  the  testimony  of  the  Lord  is  sure,  mak- 
ing wise  the  simple. 

1  The  statutes  of  the  Lord  are  right,  rejoicing 

the  heart:  the  commandment  of  the  Lord  is 
pure,  enlightening  the  eyes. 

2  The  fear  of  the  Lord  is  clean,  enduring  for 

ever:   the  judgments   of  the   Lord  are   true 
and  righteous  altogether. 

1  More   to   be   desired   are  they   than   gold,   yea, 

than  much  fine  gold:  sweeter  also  than  honey 
and  the  honeycomb. 

2  Moreover  by  them  is  thy  servant  warned:  and 

in  keeping  of  them  there  is  great  reward. 

1  Who  can  understand  his  errors?   cleanse  thou 

me  from  secret  faults. 

2  Keep  back  thy  servant  also  from  presumptuous 

sins;  let  them  not  have  dominion  over  me. 

1  Then  shall  I  be  upright,  and  I  shall  be  inno- 

cent from   the  great  transgression. 

2  Let  the  words  of  my  mouth,  and  the  medita- 

tion of  my  heart,  be  acceptable  in  thy  sight, 
0  Lord,  my  strength,  and  my  redeemer. 


98  A    MANUAL    OF    WORSHIP. 

FOURTH  DAY. 
MORNING. 

Selections  from  Proverbs. 

1  rpHE  fear  of  the  Lord  is  the  beginning  of 

knowledge;  but  fools  despise  wisdom  and 
instruction. 

2  If  sinners  entice  thee,  consent  thou  not. 

1  If   they   say,   Come   with   us;   Cast   in   thy   lot 

among  us; 

2  Walk  not  thou  in  the  way  with  them;  refrain 

thy  foot  from  their  path. 

1  My   son,   if  thou  wilt   receive   my   words,   and 

hide  my  commandments  with  thee; 

2  So  that  thou  incline   thine  ear  unto  wisdom, 

and  apply  thine  heart  to  understanding; 

1  Yea,  if  thou  criest  after  knowledge  and  liftest 

up  thy  voice  for  understanding; 

2  If  thou  seekest  her  as  silver,  and  searchest  for 

her  as  for  hid  treasures: 

1  Then   shalt   thou   understand   the   fear   of   the 

Lord,  and  find  the  knowledge  of  God. 

2  For  the  Lord  giveth  wisdom;  out  of  his  mouth 

cometh  knowledge  and  understanding. 

1  Then  shalt  thou  understand  righteousness  and 

judgment  and  equity;  yea,  every  good  path. 

2  When  wisdom   entereth   into  thine  heart,  and 

knowledge  is  pleasant  unto  thy  soul; 


SCRIPTURE    READINGS.  99 

1  Discretion    shall    preserve   thee;   understanding 

shall  keep  thee1; 

2  To  deliver  thee  from  the  way  of  the  evil  man, 

from  the  man  that  speaketh  froward  things; 

1  That    thon   mayest   walk   in   the   way   of  good 

men,  and  keep  the  paths  of  the  righteous. 

2  For  the  upright  shall  dwell  in  the  land,  and 

the  perfect  shall  remain  therein. 

1  But  the  wicked  shall  he  cut  off  from  the  earth; 

2  And  the  transgressors  shall  be  rooted  out  of  it. 


FOURTH  DAY. 

AFTERNOON. 

Psalm  XXIV. 

1  rpHE   earth   is   the   Lord's,   and   the   fulnesr 

thereof:   the   world,   and  they   that   dwell 
therein. 

2  For   he   hath   found  eel    it   upon   the   seas,   and 

established  it  upon  the  floods. 

1  Who  shall  ascend  into  the  hill   of  the  Lord? 

or  who  shall  stand  in  his  holy  place? 

2  He  that  hath  clean  hands,  and  a  pure  heart; 

who  hath  not  lifted  up  his  soul  unto  vanity, 
nor  sworn  deceitfully. 
1   He  shall  receive  the  blessing  from  the  Lord, 


100  A    MANUAL    OF    WORSHIP. 

and  righteousness  from  the  God  of  his  sal- 
vation. 
2  This  is  the  generation  of  them  that  seek  him, 
that  seek  thy  face,  0  Jacob. 

1  Lift  up  your  heads,  0  ye  gates;  and  be  ye  lifted 

up,  ye  everlasting  doors;  and   the   King  of 
glory  shall  come  in. 

2  Who  is  this  King  of  glory?     The  Lord  strong 

and  mighty,  the  Lord  mighty  in  battle. 

1  Lift  up  your  heads,  0  ye  gates;  even  lift  them 

up,  ye   everlasting  doors;  and  the  King  of 
glory  shall  come  in. 

2  Who  is   this   King  of  glory?     The   Lord   of 

hosts,  he  is  the  King  of  glory. 


Psalm  LXVII. 


1  Ci  OD  be  merciful  unto  us,  and  bless  us;  and 

cause  his  face  to  shine  upon  us; 

2  That  thy  way  may  be  known  upon  earth,  thy 

saving  health  among  all  nations. 

1  Let  the  people  praise  thee,  0  God;  let  all  the 

people  praise  thee. 

2  0  let  the  nations  be  glad  and  sing  for  joy:  for 

thou  shalt  judge  the  people  righteously,  and 
govern   the  nations  upon   earth. 
1  Let  all  the  people  praise  thee,  0  God;  let  all 
the  people  praise  thee. 


SCRIPTURE    READINGS.  101 

2  Then  shall  the  earth  yield  her  inerease;  and 
God,  even  our  own  God,  shall  bless  us. 

1  God  shall  bless  us;  and  all  the  ends  of  the  earth 
shall  fear  hirn. 


FIFTH  DAY. 

MORNING. 
Psalm  CXIX. 

(Selections.) 


1  "DLESSED  are  the  undefiled  in  the  way,  who 

walk  in  the  law  of  the  Lord. 

2  Blessed  are  they  that  keep  his  testimonies,  and 

that  seek  him  with  the  whole  heart. 

1  They  also  do  no  iniquity;  they  walk  in  his  ways. 

2  Thou  hast  commanded  us  to  keep  thy  precepts 

diligently. 

1  0    that    my   ways   w^ere    directed   to    keep   thy 

statutes! 

2  Then   shall   I   not   be   ashamed,   when    I   have 

respect   unto  all  thy  commandments. 

1  Wherewithal    shall   a    young   man   cleanse    his 

way? 

2  By  taking  heed  thereto  according  to  thy  word. 
1   With  my  whole  heart  have  I  sought  thee.     0 

let  me  not  wander  from  thy  commandments! 


102  A    MANUAL    OF    WORSHIP. 

2  Thy  word  have  I  hid  in  my  heart,  that  I  might 
not  sin   against   thee. 

1  Blessed  art  thou,  0  Lord;  teach  me  thy  stat- 

utes. 

2  I  will  meditate  on  thy  precepts,  and  have  re- 

spect unto  thy  ways. 

1  I  will  delight  myself  in  thy  statutes;  I  will  not 

forget  thy  word. 

2  Deal  bountifully  with  thy  servant,  that  I  may 

live  and  keep  thy  word. 

1  Open  thou  mine  eyes,  that  I  may  behold  won- 

drous things  out  of  thy  law. 

2  Make  me  to  understand  the  way  of  thy  pre- 

cepts. 

1  Eemove  from  me  the  way  of  lying;  and  grant 

me  thy  law  graciously. 

2  Teach  me,   0  Lord,  the  way-  of  thy  statutes, 

and  I  shall  keep  it  unto  the  end. 

1  Give  me  understanding,  and  I  shall  keep  thy 

law;  yea,  I  shall  observe  it  with  my  whole 
heart. 

2  Make  me  to  go  in  the  path  of  thy  command- 

ments; for  therein  do  I  delight. 

1  Incline  my  heart  unto  thy  testimonies,  and  not 

to  covetousness. 

2  Turn  away  mine  eyes  from  beholding  vanity; 

and  quicken  thou  me  in  thy  way. 


SCRIPTURE    READINGS.  l()o 

FIFTH  DAY. 

AFTERNOON. 

Psalm  XXV. 

1  TTXTO  thee,  0  Lord,  do  I  lift  up  my  soul. 

2  0  my  God,  I  trust  iu  thee:  let  me  uot  be 

ashamed. 

1  Yea,  let  none  that  wait  on  thee  he  ashamed: 

let  them  be  ashamed  which  transgress  with- 
out cause. 

2  Shew    me   thy   ways,    0    Lord;    teach    me    thy 

paths. 

1  Lead  me  in  thy  truth,  and  teach  me:  for  thou 

art  the  God  of  my  salvation;  on  thee  do  I 
wait  all  the  day. 

2  Remember,   0   Lord,   thy   tender  mercies   and 

thy  lovingkindnesses;  for  they  have  been 
ever  of  old. 

1  Remember  not  the  sins  of  my  youth,  nor  my 

transgressions:  according  to  thy  mercy  re- 
member thou  me  for  thy  goodness'  sake,  0 
Lord. 

2  Good  and  upright  is  the  Lord:  therefore  will 

he  teach  sinners  in  the  way. 
1  The  meek  will  he  guide  in  judgment:  and  the 
meek  will  he  teach  his  wav. 


104  A    MANUAL    OF    WORSHIP. 

2  All  the  paths  of  the  Lord  are  mercy  and  truth 
unto  such  as  keep  his  covenant  and  his  tes- 
timonies. 

1  For  thy  Name's   sake,   0   Lord,  pardon  mine 

iniquity;  for  it  is  great. 

2  What  man  is  he  that  feareth  the  Lord?  him 

shall  he  teach  in  the  way  that  he  shall  choose. 

1  His  soul  shall  dwell  at  ease;  and  his  seed  shall 

inherit  the  earth. 

2  The  secret  of  the  Lord  is  with  them  that  fear 

him;  and  he  will  shew  them  his  covenant. 

1  0  keep  my  soul,  and  deliver  me:  let  me  not  be 

ashamed;  for  I  put  my  trust  in  thee. 

2  Let  integrity  and  uprightness  preserve  me;  for 

I  wait  on  thee. 


SIXTH  DAY. 

MORNING. 
Matthew  V. 


1  A  ND  seeing  the  multitudes,  he  went  up  into 

a  mountain;  and  when  he  was  set,  his  dis- 
ciples came  unto  him. 

2  And  he  opened  his  mouth  and  taught  them, 

saying: 
1  Blessed  are  the  poor  in  spirit; 


SCRIPTURE    READINGS.  1U5 

2  For  theirs  is  the  kingdom  of  heaven. 

1  Blessed  are  they  that  mourn; 

2  For  they  shall  be  comforted. 

1  Blessed  are  the  meek; 

2  For  they  shall  inherit  the  earth. 

1  Blessed  are  they  which  do  hunger  and  thirst 

after  righteousness; 

2  For  they  shall  be  filled. 

1  Blessed  are  the  merciful; 

2  For  they  shall  obtain  mercy. 

1  Blessed  are  the  pure  in  heart; 

2  For  they  shall  see  God. 

1  Blessed  are  the  peacemakers; 

2  For  they  shall  be  called  the  children  of  God. 

1  Blessed  are  they  which  are  persecuted  for  right- 

eousness' sake; 

2  For  theirs  is  the  kingdom  of  heaven. 

1  Blessed  are  ye,  when  men  shall  revile  you,  and 

persecute   you,   and   say   all   manner   of   evil 
against  you  falsely,  for  my  sake. 

2  Rejoice  and  be  exceeding  glad;  for  great  is  your 

reward   in  heaven. 

1  Let  your  light  so  shine  before  men,  that  they 

may  see  your  good  works, 

2  And  glorify  your  Father  which  is  in  heaven. 

1  Love  your  enemies;  bless  them  that  curse  you; 

2  Do  good  to  them  that  hate  you;  and  pray  for 

them  which   despitefully  use  you,   and  per- 
sectrte  you; 


106  A    MANUAL    OF    WORSHIP. 

1  That  ye  may  be  the  children  of  your  Father 

which  is  in  heaven; 

2  For  he  maketh  his  sun  to  rise  on  the  evil  and 

on  the  good,  and  sendeth  rain  on  the  just 
and  on  the  unjust. 

1  Be  ye  therefore  perfect; 

2  Even  as  your  Father  which  is  in  heaven  is  per- 

fect. 


SIXTH  DAY. 
AFTERNOON. 

Psalm  XXVII. 


1  rpHE   Lokd   is   my   light   and   my   salvation; 

whom  shall  I  fear?  the  Lord  is  the 
strength  of  my  life;  of  whom  shall  I  be 
afraid? 

2  One  thing  have  I  desired  of  the  Lord,  that 

will  I  seek  after;  that  I  may  dwell  in  the 
house  of  the  Lord  all  the  days  of  my  life, 
to  behold  the  beauty  of  the  Lord,  and  to 
inquire  in  his  temple. 

1  For  in  the  time  of  trouble  he  shall  hide  me  in 

his  pavilion:  in  the  secret  of  his  tabernacle 
shall  he  hide  me;  he  shall  set  me  up  upon  a 
rock: 

2  Therefore  will  I  offer  in  his  tabernacle  sacri- 

fices of  joy:  I  will  sing,  yea,  I  will  sing  praises 
unto  the  Lord. 


SCRIPTURE    READINGS.  107 

1  Hear,  0  Lord,  when  I  cry  with  my  voice:  have 

mercy  also  upon  me,  and  answer  me. 

2  When  thou  saidst,  Seek  ye  my  face;  my  heart 

said  unto  thee,  Thy  face,  Lord,  will  I  seek. 

1  Teach  me  thy  way,  0  Lord,  and  lead  me  in  a 

plain  path. 

2  Wait   on  the  Lord:  be  of  good  courage,  and 

he  shall  strengthen  thine  heart :  wait,  I  say,  on 
the  Lord. 


Psalm  XXXI. 


1  TX  thee,  0  Lord,  do  I  put  my  trust;  deliver 

me  in  thy  righteousness. 

2  Oh  how  great  is  thy  goodness,  which  thou  hast 

laid  up  for  them  that  fear  thee;  which  thou 
hast  wrought  for  them  that  trust  in  thee  be- 
fore the  sons  of  men! 

1  Thou  shalt  hide  them  in  the  secret  of  thy  pres- 

ence from  the  pride  of  man:  thou  shalt  keep 
them  secretly  in  a  pavilion  from  the  strife 
of  tongues. 

2  Blessed  be  the  Lord:  for  he  hath  shewed  me 

his  marvellous  kindness  in  a  strong  city. 

1  0   Love  the   Lord,   all  ye  his  saints:   for  the 

Lord  preserveth  the  faithful,  and  plentifully 
rewardeth  the  proud  doer. 

2  Be  of  good  courage,   and  he  shall  strengthen 

yonr  heart,  all  ye  that  hope  in  the  Lord. 


108  A    MANUAL    OF    WORSHIP. 

Psalm  XXXII. 

1  "DLESSED  is  he  whoso  transgression  is  for- 

given, whose  sin  is  covered. 

2  Blessed  is  the  man  unto  whom  the  Lord  im- 

puteth  not  iniquity,  and  in  whose  spirit  there 
is  no  guile. 

1  I   acknowledged  my  sin  unto   thee,   and  mine 

iniquity  have  I  not  hid.  I  said,  I  will  con- 
fess my  transgressions  unto  the  Lord;  and 
thou  forgavest  the  iniquity  of  my  sin. 

2  Thou  art  my  hiding  place;  thou  shalt  preserve 

me  from  trouble;  thou  shalt  compass  me 
about  with  songs  of  deliverance. 

1  Many  sorrows  shall  be  to  the  wicked:  but  he 

that  trusteth  in  the  Lord,  mercy  shall  com- 
pass him  about. 

2  Be  glad  in  the  Lord,  and  rejoice,  ye  righteous: 

and  shout  for  joy,  all  ye  that  are  upright  in 
heart. 


A 


SEVENTH  DAY. 
MORNING. 

Deuteronomy  VIII  and  XI. 

LL  the  commandments  which  I  command 
thee  this  day  shall  ye  observe  and  do,  that 
ye  may  live,  and  multiply,  and  go  in  and 
possess  the  land  which  the  Lord  swore 
unto  your  fathers. 


.SCRIPTURE   READINGS.  109 

Therefore  thou  shall  keep  the  commandments 
of  the  Lord  thy  God,  to  walk  in  his  ways, 
and  to  tear  him. 

For  the  Lord  thy  God  bringeth  thee  into  a 
good  land,  a  land  of  brooks  of  water,  of 
fountains,  and  depths  that  spring  out  of  val- 
leys and  hills; 

A  land  of  wheat,  and  barley,  and  vines,  and 
fig-trees,  and  pomegranates,  a  land  of  olive 
oil  and  honey; 

A  land  wherein  thou  shalt  eat  bread  without 
scarceness;  thou  shalt  not  lack  anything  in 
it;  a  land  whose  stones  are  iron,  and  out  of 
whose  hills  thou  mayest  dig  brass. 

When  thou  hast  eaten  and  art  full,  then  shalt 
thou  bless  the  Lord  thy  God  for  the  good 
land  which  he  hath  given  thee. 

Beware  that  thou  forget  not  the  Lord  thy 
God,  in  not  keeping  his  commandments,  and 
his  judgments,  and  his  statutes,  which  I  com- 
mand thee  this  day: 

Lest  when  thou  hast  eaten,  and  art  full,  and 
hast  built  goodly  houses  and  dwelt  therein; 

And  when  thy  flocks  and  herds  multiply,  and 
thy  silver  and  thy  gold  is  multiplied,  and 
all  that  thou  hast  is  multiplied; 

Then  thine  heart  be  lifted  up,  and  thou  for- 
get the  Lord  thy  God: 

And  thou  say  in  thine  heart,  My  power  and 


110  A    MANUAL    OF    WORSHIP. 

the  might  of  mine  hand  hath  gotten  me  this 
wealth. 
2  But  thou  shalt  remember  the  Loud  thy  God;  for 
it  is  he  that  giveth  thee  power  to  get  wealth. 

1  Therefore  thou  shalt  love  the  Lord  thy  God; 

2  And  keep  his  charge,  and  his  statutes,  and  his 

judgments,  and  his  commandments  always; 

1  To  love  the  Lord  your  God,  and  to  serve  him 

with  all  your  heart  and  with  all  your  soul. 

2  Therefore  shall  ye  lay  up  these  my  words  in 

your  heart  and  in  your  soul, 

1  And  bind  them  for   a   sign   upon  your   hand, 

that  they  may  be  as  frontlets  between  your 
eyes. 

2  And    ye    shall    teach    them    to    your    children, 

speaking  of  them  when  thou  sittest  in  thine 
house,  and  when  thou  walkest  by  the  way, 
when  thou  liest  down,  and  when  thou  ris- 
est  up. 

1  And  thou  shalt  write  them  upon  the  doorpost 

of  thine  house,  and  upon  thy  gates; 

2  That   your  days   may  be   multiplied,   and   the 

days  of  your  children,  in  the  land  which  the 
Lord  swore  unto  your  fathers  to  give  them, 
as  the  days  of  heaven  upon  the  earth. 


SCRIPTURE  READINGS.  Ill 

SEVENTH  DAY. 

AFTERNOON. 

Psalm  XXXILL 


1  T3EJ0ICE  in  the  Lord,  0  ye  righteous:  for 

praise  is  comely  for  the  upright. 

2  Praise  the  Lord  with  harp:  sing  unto  him  with 

the  psaltery  and  an  instrument  of  ten  strings. 

1  Sing  unto  him  a  new  song;  play  skillfully  with 

a  loud  noise. 

2  For  the  word  of  the  Lord  is  right;  and  all  his 

works  are  done  in  truth. 

1  He    loveth    righteousness    and    judgment:    the 

earth  is  full  of  the  goodness  of  the  Lord. 

2  By  the  word  of  the   Lord  were   the   heavens 

made;  and  all  the  host  of  them  by  the  breath 
of  his  mouth. 

1  He  gathereth   the   waters  of  the  sea  together 

as  a  heap:  he  layeth  up  the  depth  in  store- 
houses. 

2  Let  all  the  earth  fear  the  Lord:  let  all  the  in- 

habitants of  the  world  stand  in  awe  of  him. 

1  For  he  spake,  and  it  was  done:  he  commanded. 

and  it  stood  fast. 

2  The  Lord  bringeth  the  counsel  of  the  heathen 

to    naught:    he    maketh    the    devices    of    the 
people  of  none  effect. 
1  The  counsel  of  the  Lord  standeth  for  ever,  the 
thoughts  of  his  heart  to  all  generations. 


112  A    MANUAL    OF   WORSHIP. 

2  Blessed  is  the  nation  whose  God  is  the  Lord; 
and  the  people  whom  he  hath  chosen  for  his 
own  inheritance. 

1  The  Lord  looketh  from  heaven;  he  beholdeth 

all  the  sons  of  men. 

2  From  the   place   of  his  habitation   he   looketh 

upon  all  the  inhabitants  of  the  earth. 

1  Behold,  the  eye  of  the  Lord  is  upon  them  that 

fear  him,  upon  them  that  hope  in  his  mercy; 

2  To  deliver  their  soul  from  death,  and  to  keep 

them  alive  in  famine. 

1  Our  soul  waiteth  for  the  Lord:  he  is  our  help 

and  our  shield. 

2  For  our  heart  shall  rejoice  in  him,  because  we 

have  trusted  in  his  holy  name. 
1  Let  thy  mercy,  0  Lord,  be  upon  us,  according 
as  we  hope  in  thee. 


EIGHTH  DAY. 

MORNING. 
Psalm  XXXIV. 

WILL  bless  the  Lord  at  all  times:  his  praise 
shall  continually  be  in  my  mouth. 
My  soul  shall  make  her  boast  in  the  Lord:  the 

humble  shall  hear  thereof,  and  be  glad. 
0  magnify  the  Lord  with  me,  and  let  us  exalt 
his  name  together. 


S(  KIITl  Ki:    READINGS.  1  I  j 

2   I  sought  the  Lord,  and  be  heard  me,  and  de- 
livered me  from  all  my  fears. 

1  They  looked  unto  him,  and  were  lightened:  and 

their  faces  were  not  ashamed. 

2  This  poor  man  cried,  and  the  Lord  heard  him, 

and  saved  him  out  of  all  his  troubles. 

1  The  angel  of  the  Lord  encampeth  round  about 

them  that  fear  him.  and  delivereth  them. 

2  0  taste  and  see  that  the  Lord  is  good:  blessed 

is  the  man  that  trusteth  in  him. 

1  0  fear  the  Lord,  ye  his  saints:  for  there  is  no 

want  to  them  that  fear  him. 

2  The  young  lions   do   lack,   and  suffer  hunger: 

but  they  that  seek  the  Lord  shall  not  want 
any  good  thing. 

1  Come,   ye   children,   hearken   unto   me:    I   will 

teach  you  the  fear  of  the  Lord. 

2  What  man  is  he  that  desireth  life,  and  loveth 

many  days,  that  he  may  see  good? 

1  Keep  thy  tongue  from  evil,  and  thy  lips  from 

speaking  guile. 

2  Depart  from  evil,  and  do  good;  seek  peace,  and 

pursue  it. 

1  The  eyes  of  the  Lord  are  upon  the  righteous. 

and  his  ears  are  open  unto  their  cry. 

2  The  face  of  the  Lord  is  against  them  that  do 

evil,  to  cut  off  the  remembrance  of  them  from 
the  earth. 


114  A    MANUAL    OF    WORSHIP. 

1  The  righteous  cry,  and  the  Lord  heareth,  and 

delivereth  them  out  of  all  their  troubles. 

2  The   Lord  is  nigh   unto   them  that  are   of  a 

broken  heart;  and  saveth  such  as  be  of  a  con- 
trite spirit. 

1  Many  are  the  afflictions  of  the  righteous:  but 

the  Lord  delivereth  him  out  of  them  all. 

2  He  keepeth  all  his  bones:  not  one  of  them  is 

broken. 

1  Evil  shall  slay  the  wicked:  and  they  that  hate 

the  righteous  shall  be  desolate. 

2  The  Lord  redeemeth  the  soul  of  his  servants: 

and  none  of  them  that  trust  in  him  shall  be 
desolate. 


EIGHTH  DAY. 
AFTEBNOON. 
Job  XXVIII. 

1  T5UT    where    shall    wisdom    be    found?    and 

where  is  the  place  of  understanding? 

2  Man  knoweth  not  the  price  thereof;  neither  is 

it  found  in  the  land  of  the  living. 
1  The  depth  saith,  It  is  not  in  me;  and  the  sea 
saith,  It  is  not  with  me. 


SCRIPTURE    READINGS.  115 

2   It    cannol    be   gotten   for  gold;   neither   shall 
silver  be  weighed  for  the  price  thereof. 

1  It  cannot    be   valued  with   the  gold   of   Ophir, 

with  the  precious  onyx,  or  the  sapphire. 

2  The  gold  and  the  crystal  cannot  equal  it;  and 

the  exchange  of  it  shall  not  he  for  jewels  of 
fine  gold. 

1  No  mention  shall  be  made  of  coral,  or  of  pearls; 

for  the  price  of  wisdom  is  above  rubies. 

2  The  topaz  of  Ethiopia  shall  not  equal  it;  neither 

shall  it  be  valued  with  pure  gold. 

1  Whence  then  cometh  wisdom?  and  where  is  the 

place  of  understanding? 

2  Seeing  it  is  hid  from  the  eyes  of  all  living,  and 

kept  close  from  the  fowls  of  the  air. 

1  God   understandeth   the   way   thereof,   and   he 

knoweth  the  place  thereof. 

2  For  he  looketh  to  the  ends  of  the  earth,  and 

seeth  under  the  whole  heaven; 

1  To   make   the   weight   for   the   winds;   and   he 

weigheth  the  waters  by  measure. 

2  When  he  made  a  decree  for  the  rain,  and  a 

way  for  the  lightning  of  the  thunder, 

1  Then  did  he  see  it,  and  declare  it;  he  prepared 

it,  yea,  and  searched  it  out. 

2  And  unto  man  he  said:  Behold  the  fear  of  the 

Lord,  that  is  wisdom;  and  to  depart  from 
evil  is  understanding. 


116  A    MANUAL    OF    WORSHIP. 

NINTH  DAY. 

MORNING. 
Psalm  CXIX. 

(Selections.) 

1  T  ET   thy   mercies   come   unto   me,   even  thy 

salvation,  according  to  thy  word. 

2  So  shall  1  keep  thy  law  continually  for  ever  and 

ever. 

1  And  I  will  walk  at  liberty;  for  1  seek  thy  pre- 

cepts. 

2  My  hands  also  will   I  lift  up   unto   thy   com- 

mandments, which  I  have  loved;  and  I  will 
meditate  on  thy  statutes. 

1  Thou  art   my   portion,   0   Lord;   I   have   said 

that  I  would  keep  thy  words. 

2  I  entreated  thy  favor  with  my  whole  heart;  be 

merciful  unto  me  according  to  thy  word. 

1  I  thought  on  my  ways,  and  turned  my  feet  unto 

thy  testimonies. 

2  The  earth,  0  Lord,  is  full  of  thy  mercy;  teach 

me  thy  statutes. 

1  Thou  hast  dealt  well  with  thy  servant,  0  Lord, 

according  unto  thy  word. 

2  Teach  me  good  judgment  and  knowledge;  for 

I  have  believed  thy  commandments. 
1  Thou  art  good,  and  doest  good;  teach  me  thy 
statutes. 


SCRIPTURE    READINGS.  117 

2  The  law    of  thy  mouth  is  better  unto  me  than 
thousands  of  gold  and  silver. 

1  Thy   hands  have  made  me  and  fashioned  me; 

give  me  understanding,  that  I  may  learn  thy 
commandments. 

2  Let  my  heart  be  sound  in  thy  statutes,  that  I 

be  not  ashamed. 

1  Thy  faithfulness  is  unto  all  generations;  thou 

hast  established  the  earth,  and  it  abideth. 

2  How  sweet  are  thy  words  unto  my  taste!     Yea, 

sweeter  than  honey  to  my  mouth. 

1  Through    thy    precepts    I    get    understanding; 

therefore  I  hate  every  false  way. 

2  Thy  word  is  a  lamp  unto  my  feet,  and  a  light 

unto  my  path. 

1  Accept,  1  beseech  thee,  the  free-will  offerings 

of  my  mouth,   0   Lord;   and  teach   me  thy 
judgments. 

2  Thy  testimonies  have  I  taken  as  a  heritage  for 

ever;  for  they  are  the  rejoicing  of  my  heart. 


NINTH  DAY. 

AFTERNOON. 

Selections  from  Proverbs. 

1  IV/TY   son,   forget   not   my  law;   but   let   thine 

heart  keep  my  commandments. 

2  For  length  of  days,  and  long  life,  and  peace, 

shall  they  add  to  thee. 


118  A    MANUAL    OF    WORSHIP. 

1  Let   not  mercy  and  truth  forsake  thee;   bind 

them  about  thy  neck;  write  them  upon  the 
table  of  thine  heart. 

2  So  shalt  thou  find  favor  and  good  understand- 

ing in  the  sight  of  God  and  man. 

1  Trust  in  the  Lord  with  all  thine  heart;  and 

lean  not  unto  thine  own  understanding. 

2  In  all  thy  ways  acknowledge  him,  and  he  shall 

direct  thy  paths. 

1  Be  not  wise  in  thine  own  eyes;  fear  the  Lord, 

and  depart  from  evil. 

2  Happy  is  the  man  that  findeth   wisdom,  and 

the  man  that  getteth  understanding. 

1  For  the  merchandise  of  it  is  better  than  the 

merchandise  of  silver,  and  the  gain  thereof 
than   fine   gold. 

2  She  is  more  precious  than  rubies;  and  all  things 

thou   canst   desire   are   not   to   be   compared 
unto  her. 

1  Length  of  days  is  in  her  right  hand;  and  in 

her  left  hand  riches  and  honor. 

2  Pier  ways  are  ways  of  pleasantness,  and  all  her 

paths  are  peace. 

1  She  is  a  tree  of  life  to  them  that  lay  hold  upon 

her;  and  happy  is  every  one  that  retaineth 
her. 

2  The  Lord  by  wisdom  hath  founded  the  earth; 

by   understanding   hath   he   established   the 
heavens. 


SCRIPTURE    READINGS.  119 

By  his  knowledge  the  depths  are  broken  up,  and 

the  clouds  drop  down  the  dew. 
Let    them   not   depart   from   thine   eyes;   keep 

sound  wisdom  and  discretion. 
So  shall  they  be  life  unto  thy  soul,  and  grace 

to  thy  neck. 
Then  shalt  thou  walk  in  thy  way  safely,  and 

thy  foot  shall  not  stumble. 


TENTH  DAY. 

MORNING. 
Psalm  XXXVI. 

1  TU1Y  mercy,  0  Lord,  is  in  the  heavens;  and 

thy  faithfulness  reacheth  unto  the  clouds. 

2  Thy  righteousness  is  like  the  great  mountains; 

thy  judgments  are   a   great   deep:    0   Lord, 
thou  preservest  man  and  beast. 

1  How  excellent  is  thy  lovingkindness,   0   God! 

therefore  the  children  of  men  put  their  trust 
under  the  shadow  of  thy  wings. 

2  They  shall  be  abundantly  satisfied  with  the  fat- 

ness of  thy  house;  and  thou  shalt  make  them 
drink  of  the  river  of  thy  pleasures. 
1  For  with  thee  is  the  fountain  of  life:  in  thy 
light  shall  we  see  light. 


120  A    MANUAL    OF    WORSHIP. 

2  0  continue  thy  lovingkindness  unto  them  that 
know  thee;  and  thy  righteousness  to  the  up- 
right in  heart. 


Psalm  XXXVII.     (Part  1.) 

1  "CUiET  not  thyself  because  of  evil  doers,  neither 

he   thou   envious   against   the   workers   of 
iniquity. 

2  For  they  shall  soon  be  cut  down  like  the  grass, 

and  wither  as  the  green  herb. 

1  Trust  in  the  Lord,  and  do  good;  so  shalt  thou 

dwell  in  the  land,  and  verily  thou  shalt  be 
fed. 

2  Delight  thyself  also  in  the  Lord;  and  he  shall 

give  thee  the  desires  of  thine  heart. 

1  Commit  thy  way  unto  the  Lord;  trust  also  in 

him;  and  he  shall  bring  it  to  pass. 

2  And  he  shall  bring  forth  thy  righteousness  as 

the  light,  and  thy  judgment  as  the  noonday. 

1  Eest  in  the  Lord,  and  wait  patiently  for  him: 

fret  not  thyself  because  of  him  who  pros- 
pereth  in  his  way,  because  of  the  man  who 
bringeth  wicked  devices  to  pass. 

2  Cease  from  anger,  and  forsake  wrath:  fret  not 

thyself  in   any   wise   to   do   evil. 
1  For  evil  doers  shall  be  cut  off:  but  those  that 
wait  upon  the  Lord,  they  shall  inherit  the 
earth. 


SCRIPTURE    HEADINGS.  121 

2  For  yet  a  little  while,  and  the  wicked  shall 
not  be:  yea,  thou  shalt  diligently  consider  his 
place,  and  it  shall  not  be. 

1  But  the  meek  shall  inherit  the  earth;  and  shall 
delight  themselves  in  the  abundance  of  peace. 


TENTH  DAY. 

AFTERNOON. 

Psalm  XXXVII.     (Part  2.) 

1  A     LITTLE  that  a  righteous  man  hath  is  bet- 

ter than  the  riches  of  many  wicked. 

2  The  Lord  knoweth  the  days  of  the  upright: 

and  their  inheritance  shall  be  for  ever. 

1  They  shall  not  be  ashamed  in  the  evil  time; 

and  in  the  days  of  famine  they  shall  be  sat- 
isfied. 

2  The  steps  of  a  good  man  are  ordered  by  the 

Lord:  and  he  delighteth  in  his  way. 

1  Though   he  fall,   he  shall  not   be   utterly   cast 

down:  for  the  Lord  upholdeth  him  with  his 
hand. 

2  I  have  been  young,  and  now  am  old;  yet  have 

I   not   seen  the  righteous  forsaken,   nor  his 
seed  begging  bread. 
1  He  is  ever  merciful,  and  lendeth;  and  his  seed 
is  blessed. 


122  A    MANUAL    OF    WORSHIP. 

2  Depart  from  evil,  and  do  good;  and  dwell  for 
evermore. 

1  For  the  Lord  loveth  judgment,  and  forsaketh 

not  his  saints;  they  are  preserved  for  ever: 
but  the  seed  of  the  wicked  shall  be  cut  off. 

2  The  righteous  shall  inherit  the  land,  and  dwell 

therein  for  ever. 

1  The  mouth  of  the  righteous  speaketh  wisdom, 

and  his  tongue  talketh  of  judgment. 

2  The  law  of  his  God  is  in  his  heart;  none  of  his 

steps  shall  slide. 

1  Wait  on  the  Lord,  and  keep  his  way,  and  he 

shall  exalt  thee  to  inherit  the  land. 

2  I  have   seen  the   wicked  in  great   power,   and 

spreading  himself  like  a  green  bay  tree. 

1  Yet  he  passed  away,  and  lo,  he  was  not:  yea, 

I  sought  him,  but  he  could  not  be  found. 

2  Mark  the  perfect  man,  and  behold  the  upright: 

for  the  end  of  that  man  is  peace. 

1  But   the   transgressors   shall   be   destroyed   to- 

gether: the  end  of  the  wicked  shall  be  cut 
off. 

2  But   the  salvation   of  the   righteous  is   of  the 

Lord:  he  is  their  strength  in  the  time  of 
trouble. 
1  And   the   Lord  shall   help   them,   and   deliver 
them:  he  shall  deliver  them  from  the  wicked, 
and  save  them,  because  they  trust  in  him. 


SCRIPTURE    READINGS.  123 

ELEVENTH  DAY. 

MORNING. 

Psalm  XLVI. 

1  Ci  OD  is  our  refuge  and  strength,  a  very  pres- 

ent  help  in  trouble. 

2  Therefore  will  not  we  fear,  though  the  earth 

be  removed,  and  though   the   mountains  be 
carried  into  the  midst  of  the  sea; 

1  Though  the  waters  thereof  roar  and  be  troubled, 

though  the  mountains  shake  with  the  swell- 
ing thereof. 

2  There  is  a  river,  the  streams  whereof  shall  make 

glad  the  city  of  God,  the  holy  place  of  the 
tabernacles  of  the  Most  High. 

1  God  is  in  the  midst  of  her;  she  shall  not  be 

moved:   God  shall  help  her,  and  that  right 
early. 

2  The  heathen  raged,  the  kingdoms  were  moved: 

he  uttered  his  voice,  the  earth  melted. 

1  The  Lord  of  hosts  is  with  us;  the  God  of  Jacob 

is  our  refuge. 

2  Come,   behold   the   works   of   the   Lord,   what 

desolations  he  hath  made  in  the  earth. 
1  He  maketh  wars  to  cease  unto  the  end  of  the 
earth;  he  breaketh  the  bow,  and  cutteth  the 
spear  in  sunder;  he  burnetii  the  chariot  in 
the  fire. 


124  A    MANUAL    OF    WORSHIP. 

2  lie  still,  and  know  that  I  am  God:  I  will  be 
exalted  among  the  heathen,  I  will  be  ex- 
alted in  the  earth. 

1  The  Lord  of  hosts  is  with  us;  the  God  of  Jacob 
is  our  refuge. 


Psalm  XLVIII. 

2  Ci  REAT  is  the  Lord,  and  greatly  to  be  praised 
in  the  city  of  our  God,  in  the  mountain 
of  his  holiness. 

1  Beautiful  for  situation,  the  joy  of  the  whole 

earth,   is   Mount   Zion,   on   the   sides   of  the 
north,  the  city  of  the  great  King. 

2  God  is  known  in  her  palaces  for  a  refuge. 

1  We    have    thought    of    thy    lovingkindness,    0 

God,  in  the  midst  of  thy  temple. 

2  According  to  thy  name,  0  God,  so  is  thy  praise 

unto  the  ends  of  the  earth:  thy  right  hand  is 
full  of  righteousness. 

1  Let  Mount  Zion  rejoice,  let  the  daughters  of 

Judah  be  glad,  because  of  thy  judgments. 

2  Walk  about  Zion,  and  go  round  about  her:  tell 

the  towers  thereof. 

1  Mark  ye  well  her  bulwarks,  consider  her  pal- 

aces; that  ye  may  tell  it  to  the  generation 
following. 

2  For  this  God  is  our  God  for  ever  and  ever:  he 

will  be  our  guide  even  unto  death. 


SCRIPTURE    READINGS.  125 

ELEVENTH  DAY. 

AFTERNOON. 

Psalm  XLIX. 

1  XT  EAR  this,  all  ye  people;  give  ear,  all  ye  in- 

habitants of  the  world: 

2  Both  low  and  high,  rich  and  poor,  together. 

1  My  mouth  shall  speak  of  wisdom;  and  the  med- 

itation of  my  heart  shall  be  of  understanding. 

2  1  will  incline  mine  ear  to  a  parable:  I  will  open 

my  dark  saying  upon  the  harp. 

1  Wherefore  should  I  fear  in  the  days  of  evil? 

2  They  that  trust  in  their  wealth,  and  boast  them- 

selves in  the  multitude  of  their  riches; 

1  Xone  of  them  can  by  any  means  redeem  his 

brother,  nor  give  to  God  a  ransom  for  him: 

2  That  he  should  still  live  for  ever,  and  not  see 

corruption. 

1  For  he  seeth  that  wise  men  die,  likewise  the 

fool  and  the  brutish  person  perish,  and  leave 
their  wealth  to  others. 

2  Their  inward  thought  is.  that  their  houses  shall 

continue  for  ever,  and  their  dwelling-places 
to  all  generations;  they  call  their  lands  after 
their  own  names.  • 
1  Nevertheless  man  being  in  honour  abideth  not: 
he  is  like  the  beasts  that  perish. 


126  A    MANUAL    OF    WORSHIP. 

2  This  their  way  is   their   folly:   yet   their   pos- 
terity approve  their  sayings. 

1  Like  sheep  they  are  laid  in  the  grave;  death 

shall  feed  on  them;  and  the  upright  shall 
have  dominion  over  them  in  the  morning; 
and  their  beauty  shall  consume  in  the  grave 
from  their  dwelling. 

2  But  God  will  redeem  my  soul  from  the  power 

of  the  grave:  for  he  shall  receive  me. 

1  Be  not  thou  afraid  when  one  is  made  rich,  when 

the  glory  of  his  house  is  increased; 

2  For  when  he  dieth  he  shall  carry  nothing  away: 

his  glory  shall  not  descend  after  him. 

1  Though  while  he  lived  he  blessed  his  soul,  he 

shall  go  to  the  generation  of  his  fathers;  they 
shall  never  see  light. 

2  Man  that  is  in  honour,  and  understandeth  not, 

is  like  the  beasts  that  perish. 


TWELFTH  DAY. 
MORNING. 

Selections  from  Proverbs. 

1  TJ  EAR,  ye  children,  instruction,  and  attend  to 

know  understanding. 

2  Get  wisdom;  get  understanding;  forget  it  not. 

1  Forsake  her  not,  and  she  shall  preserve  thee; 
love  her,  and  she  shall  keep  thee. 


x   RIPT1   RE    HEADINGS.  127 

2  Wisdom  is  the  principal   thing;  therefore  gel 

wisdom,  and  with  all  thy  getting  gel   under- 
standing. 

1  Exalt  her.  and  she  shall  promote  thee;  she  shall 

bring  thee  to  honour,  when  thou  dost  em- 
brace her. 

2  She  shall  give  to  thine  head  an  ornament  of 

grace;  a  crown  of  glory  shall  she  deliver  to 
thee. 

1  Hear,  and  receive  my  sayings,  and  the  years 

of  thy  life  shall  be  many. 

2  When  thou  goest,  thy  steps  shall  not  be  strait- 

ened; and  when  thou  runnest,  thou  shalt  not 
stumble. 

1  Take  fast  hold  of  instruction;  let  her  not  go; 

keep  her,  for  she  is  thy  life. 

2  Enter  not   into   the   path   of   the   wicked,   and 

go  not  in  the  way  of  evil  men. 

1  Avoid  it,  pass  not  by  it,  turn  from  it,  and  pass 

away. 

2  For  they  sleep  not,  except  they  have  done  mis- 

chief. 

1  For  they  eat  the  bread  of  wickedness,  and  drink 

the  wine  of  violence. 

2  But   the   path   of   the   just   is   as   the   shining 

light,  that  shineth  more  and  more  unto  the 
perfect  day. 
1  The  way   of  the  wicked   is   as   darkness;   they 
know  not  at  what  they  stumble. 


128  A    MANUAL    OF    WORSHIP* 

2  Attend   to    my    words;    incline   thine   ear   unto 
my  sayings. 

1  Let   them   not   depart   from   thine   eyes;    keep 

them  in  the  midst  of  thine  heart. 

2  For  they  are  life  unto  those  that  find  them, 

and  health  to  all  their  flesh. 

1  Keep  thy  heart  with  all  diligence;  for  out  of 

it  are  the  issues  of  life. 

2  Put  away  from  thee  a  fro  ward  mouth;  and  per- 

verse lips  put  far  from  thee. 

1  Let  thine  eyes  look  right  on;  and  let  thine  eye- 

lids look  straight  before  thee. 

2  Ponder  the  path   of  thy  feet;  and  let  all  thy 

ways  be  established. 

1  Turn  not  to  the  right  hand,  nor  to  the  left. 

2  Remove  thy  foot  from  evil. 


TWELFTH  DAY. 

AFTERNOON. 

Psalm  LI. 


1  XT  AVE  mercy  upon  me,  0  God,  according  to 
thy  lovingkindness:  according  unto  the 
multitude  of  thy  tender  mercies  blot  out 


my  transgressions. 


Wash  me  thoroughly  from  mine  iniquity,  and 

cleanse  me  from  my  sin. 
For  I  acknowledge  my  transgressions:  and  my 

sin  is  ever  before  me. 


SCKIl'lTKl-:    READINGS.  129 

2  A.gains1  thee,  thee  only,  have  1  sinned,  and 
done  this  evil  in  thy  sight:  that  thou  might- 
esl   be  justified  when   thou   speakest,  and  be 

clear  when   thou  jndgest. 

1  Behold,  thou  desires!  truth  in  the  inward  parts: 

and  in  the  hidden  part  thou  shalt  make  me 
to  know  wisdom. 

2  Purge  me  with  hyssop,  and  I  shall  he  clean: 

wash  me,  and  I  shall  he  whiter  than  snow. 

1  .Make  me  to  hear  joy  and  gladness;  that  the 

hones  which  thou  hast  hroken  may  rejoice. 

2  Hide  thy  face  from  my  sins,  and  blot  out  all 

mine  iniquities. 

1  Create  in  me  a  clean  heart,  0  God;  and  renew 

a  right  spirit  within  me. 

2  Cast  me  not  away  from  thy  presence;  and  take 

not  thy  Holy  Spirit  from  me. 

1  Restore  unto  me  the  joy  of  thy  salvation;  and 

uphold  me  with  thy  free  Spirit. 

2  Then  will  I  teach  transgressors  thy  ways  and 

sinners  shall  be  converted  unto  thee. 

1  0   Lord,   open  thou  my  lips;   and   my  mouth 

shall  shew  forth  thy  praise. 

2  For    thou    desirest    not    sacrifice;    else    would 

I    give    it:    thou    delightest    not    in    burnt 
offering. 
1  The   sacrifices   of   God   are   a   broken   spirit:   a 
broken   and   a   contrite   heart,    0   God,   thou 
wilt  not  despise. 


130  A    MANUAL    OF    WORSHIP. 

THIRTEENTH  DAY. 

MORNING. 

Psalm  LXI. 

1  XT  EAR  my  cry,  0  God;  attend  unto  my  prayer. 

2  From  the  end  of  the  earth  will  I  cry  unto 

thee,  when  my  heart  is  overwhelmed: 
lead  me  to  the  rock  that  is  higher 
than  I. 

1  For  thou  hast  been  a  shelter  for  me,  and  a 

strong  tower  from  the  enemy. 

2  I  will  abide  in  thy  tabernacle  for  ever:  I  will 

trust  in  the  covert  of  thy  wings. 

1  For  thou,   0  God,  hast  heard  my  vows:  thou 

hast  given  me  the  heritage  of  those  that  fear 
thy  name. 

2  So  will  I  sing  praise  unto  thy  Name  for  ever, 

that  I  may  daily  perform  my  vows. 


Psalm  LXII. 


rpRULY  my  soul  waiteth  upon  God:  from  him 

cometh  my  salvation. 
He  only  is  my  rock  and  my  salvation;  he  is  my 

defence;  I  shall  not  be  greatly  moved. 
My   soul,   wait   thou   only   upon   God;   for   my 

expectation  is  from  him. 
He  only  is  my  rock  and  my  salvation:  he  is  my 

defence;  I  shall  not  be  moved. 


SCRIPTURE    READINGS.  131 

1  In  God  is  my  salvation  and  my  glory:  the  rock 

of  my  strength,  and  my  refuge,  is  in  God. 

2  Trust  in  him  at  all  times;  ye  people,  pour  out 

your    heart    before    him:    God    is    a    refuge 
for  us. 

1  Surely  men  of  low  degree  are  vanity,  and  men 

of  high  degree  are  a  lie:  to  be  laid  in  the  bal- 
ance, they  are  altogether  lighter  than  vanity. 

2  Trust  not  in  oppression,  and  become  not  vain 

in  robbery:  if  riches  increase,  set  not  your 
heart  upon  them. 

1  God  hath  spoken  once;  twice  have  I  heard  this; 

that  power  belongeth  unto  God. 

2  Also  unto  thee,  0  Lord,  belongeth  mercy:  for 

thou   renderest   to   every   man   according   to 
his  work. 


THIETEEXTH  DAY. 

AFTERNOON. 

Psalm  LXV. 

1  pEAISE  waiteth  for  thee,  0  God,  in  Zion;  and 

unto  thee  shall  the  vow  be  performed. 

2  0  thou  that  nearest  prayer,  unto  thee  shall  all 

flesh  come. 

1  Iniquities  prevail  against  me:  as  for  our  trans- 

gressions, thou  shalt  purge  them  away. 

2  Blessed  is  the  man  whom  thou  choosest,  and 

causest  to  approach  unto  thee,  that  he  may 


132  A    MANUAL    OF    WORSHIP. 

dwell  in  thy  courts:  we  shall  be  satisfied  with 
the  goodness  of  thy  house,  even  of  thy  holy 
temple. 

1  By  terrible  things  in  righteousness   wilt  thou 

answer  us,  0  God  of  our  salvation;  who  art 
the  confidence  of  all  the  ends  of  the  earth, 
and  of  them  that  are  afar  off  upon  the  sea: 

2  Which  by  his  strength  setteth  fast  the  moun- 

tains; being  girded  with  power: 

1  Which  stilleth  the  noise  of  the  seas,  the  noise 

of  their  waves,  and  the  tumult  of  the  people. 

2  They  also  that  dwell  in  the  uttermost  parts  are 

afraid  at  thy  tokens:  thou  makest  the  out- 
goings of  the  morning  and  evening  to  rejoice. 

1  Thou  visitest  the  earth,  and  waterest  it:  thou 

greatly  en  richest  it  with  the  river  of  God, 
which  is  full  of  water:  thou  preparest  them 
corn,  when  thou  hast  so  provided  for  it. 

2  Thou  waterest  the  ridges  thereof  abundantly: 

thou  settlest  the  furrows  thereof:  thou  mak- 
est it  soft  with  showers:  thou  blessest  the 
springing  thereof. 

1  Thou  crownest  the  year  with  thy  goodness;  and 

thy  paths  drop  fatness. 

2  They  drop  upon  the  pastures  of  the  wilderness: 

and  the  little  hills  rejoice  on  every  side. 
1  The  pastures  are  clothed  with  flocks;  the  val- 
leys also   are   covered   over  with   corn;  they 
shout  for  joy,  they  also  sing. 


SCRIPTURE    READINGS.  133 

FOURTEENTH  DAY. 

MORNING. 
Psalm  LXVL 

1  "1TAKE  a  joyful  noise  unto  God,  all  ye  lands: 

2  Sing  forth  the  honour  of  his  name:  make 

his  praise  glorious. 

1  All  the  earth  shall  worship  thee,  and  shall  sing 

unto  thee;  they  shall  sing  to  thy  name. 

2  He  turned  the   sea  into   dry  land:   they  went 

through  the  flood  on  foot:  there  did  we  re- 
joice in  him. 

1  He  ruleth  by  his  power  for  ever;  his  eyes  be- 

hold the  nations:  let  not  the  rebellious  exalt 
themselves. 

2  0  bless  our  God,  ye  people,  and  make  the  voice 

of  his  praise  to  be  heard, 

1  Which  holdeth  our  soul  in  life,  and  suffereth 

not  our  feet  to  be  moved. 

2  For  thou,   0   God,   hast   proved  us:   thou  hast 

tried  us,  as  silver  is  tried. 

1  I   will  go  into  thy  house  with  burnt  offerings: 

I  will  pay  thee  my  vows. 

2  Which   my  lips   have   uttered,   and  my  mouth 

hath  spoken,  when  I  was  in  trouble. 
1  Come   and   hear,  all  ye  that   fear   God,   and   1 
will  declare  what  he  hath  done  for  my  soul. 


134  A    MANUAL    OF    WORSHIP. 

2  I  cried  unto  him  with  my  mouth,  and  he  was 
extolled  with  my  tongue. 

1  If  I  regard  iniquity  in  my  heart,  the  Lord  will 

not  hear. 

2  But  verily  God  hath  heard;  he  hath  attended 

to  the  voice  of  my  prayer. 
1  Blessed  he  God,  which  hath  not  turned  away 
my  prayer,  nor  his  mercy  from  me. 


FOURTEENTH  DAY. 
AFTERNOON. 

Isaiah  XL. 

1  rpo  whom  then  will  ye  liken  God?  or  what 

likeness  will  ye  compare  unto  him? 

2  Have  ye  not  known?  have  ye  not  heard?  hath 

it  not  heen  told  you  from  the  "beginning? 

1  Have  ye  not  understood  from  the  foundations 

of  the  earth? 

2  It  is  he  that  sitteth  upon  the  circle  of  the  earth, 

and    the    inhabitants    thereof    are   as    grass- 
hoppers; 

1  That  stretch eth  out  the  heavens  as  a  curtain, 

and  spreadeth  them  out  as  a  tent  to  dwell  in; 

2  That  bringeth  the  princes  to  nothing;  he  mak- 

eth  the  judges  of  the  earth  as  vanity. 


m  RIPTI  RE    READINGS.  135 

1  To  whom  then  will  ye  liken  me,  or  shall  I  be 

equal?  saith  the  Holy  One. 

2  lift    up  your   eyes   on   high,   and    behold   who 

hath  created  these  things,  that  bringeth  oul 

their  host  by  number; 

1  He  calleth  them  all  by  names  by  the  greatness 

of  his  might;  for  that  he  is  strong  in  power, 
not  one  faileth. 

2  Why   sayest   thou,    0   Jacob,    and   speakest    0 

Israel, 

1  My  way  is  hid  from  the  Lord,  and  my  judg- 

ment is  passed  over  from  my  God? 

2  Hast  thou  not  known?  hast  thou  not  heard. 

1  That  the  everlasting  God,  the  Lord,  the  Creator 

of  the  ends  of  the  earth,  fainteth  not,  neither 
is  weary? 

2  There  is  no  searching  of  his  understanding. 

1  He  giveth  power  to  the  faint,  and  to  them  that 

have  no  might  he  increaseth  strength. 

2  Even  the  youths  shall  faint  and  be  weary,  and 

the  young  men  shall  utterly  fall; 

1  But  they  that  wait  upon  the  Lord  shall  renew 

their   strength;    they   shall   mount    up   with 
wings  as  eagles; 

2  They  shall  run,  and  not  be  weary;  they  shall 

walk,  and  not  faint. 


136  A    MANUAL    OF    WORSHIP. 

FIFTEENTH  DAY. 

MORNING. 

Selections  from  the  Epistles. 

1  T  ET  nothing  be  done  through  strife  or  vain- 

glory; but  in  lowliness  of  mind,  let  each 
esteem  other  better  than  themselves. 

2  See  that  none  render   evil   for  evil  imto   any 

man;  but  ever  follow  that  which  is  good,  both 
among  yourselves,  and  to  all. 

1  Rejoice    evermore;    pray    without    ceasing;    in 

everything  give  thanks. 

2  Prove  all  things;  hold  fast  that  which  is  good. 

1  Abstain  from  all  appearance  of  evil. 

2  And  the  very  God  of  peace  sanctify  you  wholly. 

1  Brethren,  if  a  man  be  overtaken  in  a  fault,  ye 

which  are  spiritual,  restore  such  a  one  in  the 
spirit  of  meekness,  considering  thyself,  lest 
thou  also  be  tempted. 

2  Bear  ye  one  another's  burdens,  and  so  fulfil  the 

law  of  Christ. 

1  Be  not  deceived;  God  is  not  mocked:  for  what- 

soever a  man  soweth,  that  shall  he  also  reap. 

2  For  he  that  soweth  to  his  flesh,  shall  of  the 

flesh  reap  corruption. 
1  But  he  that  soweth  to  the  Spirit,  shall  of  the 
Spirit  reap  life  everlasting. 


SCRIPTURE    READINGS.  137 

2  And  let  us  not  be  weary  in  well-doing;  for  in 
due  season  we  Bhall  reap,  if  we  faint  not. 

1  As   we   have   therefore   opportunity,   let   us  do 

good  unto  all. 

2  Wherefore,    putting    away    lying,    speak    every 

man  truth  with  his  neighbor; 

1  For  we  are  members  one  of  another. 

2  Be  ye  angry,  and  sin  not;  let  not  the  sun  go 

down  upon  your  wrath. 

1  Xeither  give  place  to  the  devil. 

2  Let  him  that  stole  steal  no  more. 

1  But   rather   let    him   labor,    working   with    his 

hands  the  thing  which  is  good,  that  he  may 
have  to  give  to  him  that  needeth. 

2  Let  no  corrupt  communication  proceed  out  of 

your  mouth; 

1  But  that  which  is  good  to  the  use  of  edifying, 

that  it  may  minister  grace  unto  the  hearers. 

2  Let  all  bitterness,  and  wrath,  and  anger,  and 

clamor,  and  evil  speaking,  be  put  away  from 
you,  with  all  malice. 

1  And  be  ye  kind  one  to  another,  tender-hearted 

forgiving    one    another,    even    as    God    for 
Christ's  sake  hath  forgiven  you. 

2  And  the  peace  of  God,  which  passeth  all  under- 

standing, shall  guard  your  hearts  and  your 
thoughts  in  Christ  Jesus. 


138  A    MANUAL    OF    WORSHIP. 

FIFTEENTH  DAY. 

AFTERNOON. 

Psalm  LXXXIV. 

1  TJOW  amiable  are  thy  tabernacles,  0  Lord  of 
11     hosts! 

2  My   soul   longeth,   yea,   even   fainteth   for   the 

courts  of  the  Lord:  my  heart  and  my  flesh 
crieth  out  for  the  living  God. 

1  Blessed  are  they  that  dwell  in  thy  house:  they 

will  be  still  praising  thee. 

2  They  go  from  strength  to  strength,  every  one 

of  them  in  Zion  appeareth  before  God. 

1  0   Lord  God  of  hosts,  hear  my  prayer:   give 

ear,  0  God  of  Jacob. 

2  Behold,  0  God  our  shield,  and  look  upon  the 

face  of  thine  anointed. 

1  For  a  day  in  thy  courts  is  better  than  a  thou- 

sand. I  had  rather  be  a  doorkeeper  in  the 
house  of  my  God,  than  to  dwell  in  the  tents 
of  wickedness. 

2  For  the  Lord   God  is  a  sun  and  shield:   the 

Lord  will  give  grace  and  glory:  no  good  thing 
will  he  withhold  from  them  that  walk  up- 
rightly. 
1  0  Lord  of  hosts,  blessed  is  the  man  that  trust- 
eth  in  thee. 


SCRIPTURE    READINGS.  139 

Psalm  LXXXV. 

T  OKI>,  thou  hast  been  favourable  unto  thy 
land;  thou  hast  brought  back  the  cap- 
tivity of  Jacob. 

Thou  hast  forgiven  the  iniquity  of  thy  people; 
thou  hast  covered  all  their  sin. 

Shew  us  thy  mercy,  0  Lord,  and  grant  us  thy 
salvation. 

I  will  hear  what  God  the  Lord  will  speak:  for 
he  will  speak  peace  unto  his  people,  and  to 
his  saints:  but  let  them  not  turn  again  to 
folly. 

Surely  his  salvation  is  nigh  them  that  fear 
him;  that  glory  may  dwell  in  our  land. 

Mercy  and  truth  are  met  together;  righteous- 
ness and  peace  have  kissed  each  other. 

Truth  shall  spring  out  of  the  earth;  and  right- 
eousness shall  look  down  from  heaven. 

Yea,  the  Lord  shall  give  that  which  is  good; 
and  our  land  shall  yield  her  increase. 

Righteousness  shall  go  before  him;  and  shall 
set  us  in  the  way  of  his  steps. 


140  A    MANUAL    OF    WORSHIP. 

SIXTEENTH  DAY. 

MORNING. 

Selections  from  Proverbs. 

1  T1HE   wise   in   heart   will   receive   command- 

ments; he  that  walketh  uprightly  walketh 
surely. 

2  The  mouth  of  a  righteous  man  is  a  well  of  life; 

in  the  lips  of  him  that  hath  understanding 
wisdom  is  found. 

1  He  is  in  the  way  of  life,  that  keepeth  instruc- 

tion; but  he  that  refuseth  reproof  erreth. 

2  The  fea'r  of  the  Lord  prolongeth  days;  but  the 

years  of  the  wicked  shall  be  shortened. 

1  The  way  of  the  Lord  is  strength  to  the  up- 

right; but  destruction  shall  be  to  the  work- 
ers of  iniquity. 

2  A  false  balance  is  abomination  to  the  Lord;  but 

a  just  weight  is  his  delight. 

1  The  righteousness  of  the  upright  shall  deliver 

them;    but    transgressors    shall    be    taken    in 
their  own  naughtiness. 

2  By  the  blessing  of  the  upright  the  city  is  ex- 

alted; but  it  is  overthrown  by  the  mouth  of 
the  wicked. 
1  The  merciful  man  doeth  good  to  his  own  soul: 
but  he  that  is  cruel  troubleth  his  own  flesh. 


SCRIPTURE    READINGS.  141 

2  As  righteousness  tendeth  to  life;  so  he  that  pur- 
sueth  evi]  pursueth  it  to  his  own  death. 

1  The  Liberal  soul  shall  be  made  fat;  and  he  that 

watereth   shall   be  watered   also   himself. 

2  Whoso  loveth  instruction  loveth  knowledge;  but 

he  that  hateth  reproof  is  brutish. 

1  A  good  man  obtaineth  favor  of  the  Lord;  bul 

a  man  of  wicked  devices  will  he  condemn. 

2  He  that  tilleth  his  land  shall  be  satisfied  with 

bread;  but  he  that  followeth  vain  persons  is 
void  of  understanding. 

1  The  lip  of  truth  shall  be  established  for  ever; 

but  a  lying  tongue  is  but  for  a  moment. 

2  Lying  lips  are  abomination  to  the  Lord;  but 

they  that  deal  truly  are  his  delight. 

1  He  that  keepeth  his   mouth  keepeth   his  life; 

but  he  that  openeth  wide  his  lips  shall  have 
destruction. 

2  Poverty   and  shame   shall  be   to  him   that   re- 

fuseth  instruction;  but  he  that  regardeth  re- 
proof shall  be  honored. 

1  He  that  walketh  with  wise  men  shall  be  wise; 

but  a  companion  of  fools  shall  be  destroyed. 

2  In  the  way  of  righteousness  is  life;  and  in  the 

pathway  thereof  there  is  no  death. 


142  A    MANUAL    OF    WORSHIP. 

SIXTEENTH  DAY. 

AFTERNOON. 

Psalm  LXXXVI. 

1  T)OW  down  thine  ear,  0  Loud,  hear  me:  for  I 

am  poor  and  needy. 

2  Preserve  my  soul:   0  thou  my  God,  save  thy 

servant  that  trusteth  in  thee. 

1  Be  merciful  unto  me,  0  Lord:  for  I  cry  unto 

thee  daily. 

2  Kejoice  the  soul  of  thy  servant:  for  unto  thee, 

0  Lord,  do  I  lift  up  my  soul. 

1  For  thou,  Lord,  art  good,  and  ready  to  for- 

give; and  plenteous  in  mercy  unto  all  them 
that  call  upon  thee. 

2  Give  ear,  0  Lord,  unto  my  prayer;  and  attend 

to  the  voice  of  my  supplications. 

1  In  the  day  of  my  trouble  I  will  call  upon  thee: 

for  thou  wilt  answer  me. 

2  Among  the  gods  there  is  none  like  unto  thee, 

0  Lord;  neither  are  there  any  works  like 
unto  thy  works. 

1  All  nations  whom  thou  hast  made  shall  come 

and  worship  before  thee,  0  Lord;  and  shall 
glorify  thy  name. 

2  For  thou  art  great,  and  doest  wondrous  things: 

thou  art  God  alone. 
1  Teach  me  thy  way,   0   Lord;  I  will  walk  in 
thy  truth:  unite  my  heart  to  fear  thy  name. 


SCRIPTURE    READINGS.  143 

2  I  will  praise  thee,  0  Lord  my  God,  with  all 
my  heart:  and  1  will  glorify  thy  name  for 
evermore. 

1  For  great   is  thy  mercy  toward  me:  and  thou 

hast  delivered  my  soul  from  the  lowest  hell. 

2  But  thou,  0  Lord,  art  a  God  full  of  compas- 

sion, and  gracious,  longsuffering,  and  plen- 
teous in  mercy  and  truth. 
1  0  turn  unto  me,  and  have  mercy  upon  me;  give 
thy  strength  unto  thy  servant,  and  show  me 
a  token  for  good. 


SEYEXTEEXTH  DAY. 

MORNING. 

Psalm  LXXXIX. 

1  1     WILL  sing  of  the  mercies  of  the  Lord  for 

ever:  with  my  mouth  will  I  make  known 
thy  faithfulness  to  all  generations. 

2  For  I  have  said,  Mercy  shall  be  built  up  for 

ever:  thy  faithfulness  shalt  thou  establish  in 
the  very  heavens. 

1  For  who  in  the  heaven  can  be  compared  unto 

the  Lord?  who  among  the  sons  of  the  mighty 
can  be  likened  unto  the  Lord? 

2  God  is  greatly  to  be  feared  in  the  assembly  of 

the  saints,  and  to  be  had  in  reverence  of  all 
them  that  are  about  him. 


144  A    MANUAL    OF    WORSHIP. 

i  0  Lord  God  of  hosts,  who  is  a  strong  Lord 
like  unto  thee?  or  to  thy  faithfulness  round 
about  thee? 

2  Thou  rulest  the  raging  of  the  sea:  when  the 
waves  thereof  arise,  thou  stillest  them. 

1  The  heavens  are  thine,  the  earth  also  is  thine: 

as   for   the   world   and   the   fulness   thereof, 
thou  hast  founded  them. 

2  The   north   and   the   south   thou   hast   created 

them:    Tabor   and   Hermon   shall   rejoice   in 
thy  name. 

1  Thou  hast  a  mighty  arm:  strong  is  thy  hand, 

and  high  is  thy  right  hand. 

2  Justice  and  judgment  are  the  habitation  of  thy 

throne:  mercy  and  truth  shall  go  before  thy 
face. 

1  Blessed    is    the    people    that    know    the  joyful 

sound:  they  shall  walk,  0  Lord,  in  the  light 
of  thy  countenance. 

2  In  thy  name  shall  they  rejoice  all  the  day:  and 

in  thy  righteousness  shall  they  be  exalted. 

1  For  thou  art  the  glory  of  their  strength:  and 

in  thy  favour  our  horn  shall  be  exalted. 

2  For  the  Lord  is   our   defence;   and   the  Holy 

One  of  Israel  is  our  King. 
1  Blessed  be  the  Lord  for  ever  more.    Amen,  and 
Amen. 


SCRIPTURE    READINGS.  14") 

SEVENTEENTH  DAY. 

AFTERNOON. 

Psalm  XC. 

1  T  OBDj  thou  hast  been  our  dwellingplace  in 

all  generations. 

2  Before  the  mountains  were  brought  forth,   or 

ever  thou  hadst  formed  the  earth  and  the 
world,  even  from  everlasting  to  everlasting, 
thou  art  God. 

1  For  a  thousand  years  in  thy  sight  are  but  as 

yesterday  when  it  is  past,  and  as  a  watch  in 
the  night. 

2  Thou  carriest  them  away  as  with  a  flood;  they 

are  as  a  sleep:  in  the  morning  they  are  like 
grass  which  groweth  up. 

1  In  the  morning  it  flourisheth,  and  groweth  up; 

in  the  evening  it  is  cut  down,  and  withereth. 

2  Thou  hast  set  our  iniquities  before  thee,  our 

secret  sins  in  the  light  of  thy  countenance. 

1  The  days  of  our  years  are  threescore  years  and 

ten;  and  if  by  reason  of  strength  they  be  four- 
score years,  yet  is  their  strength  labour  and 
sorrow:  for  it  is  soon  cut  off,  and  we  fly  away. 

2  So  teach  us  to  number  our  days,  that  we  may 

apply  our  hearts  unto  wisdom. 
1   0  satisfy  us  early  with  thy  mercy,  that  we  may 
rejoice  and  be  glad  all  our  days. 


146  A    MANUAL    OF    WORSHIP. 

2  Make  us  glad  according  to  the  days  wherein 
thou  hast  afflicted  us,  and  the  years  wherein 
we  have  seen  evil. 

1  Let   thy  work  appear   unto   thy   servants,   and 

thy  glory  unto  their  children. 

2  And  let  the  beauty  of  the  Lord  our  God  be 

upon  us:  and  establish  thou  the  work  of  our 
hands  upon  us;  yea,  the  work  of  our  hands 
establish  thou  it. 


EIGHTEENTH  DAY. 

MORNING. 

Psalm  XCI. 


1  TJE  that  dwelleth  in  the  secret  place  of  the 

Most  High  shall  abide  under  the  shadow 
of  the  Almighty. 

2  I  will  say  of  the  Lord,  He  is  my  refuge  and 

fortress:  my  God;  in  him  will  I  trust. 

1  Surely  he  shall  deliver  thee  from  the  snare  of 

the  fowler,  and  from  the  noisome  pestilence. 

2  He    shall    cover   thee    with    his    feathers,    and 

under  his  wings  shalt  thou  trust:  his  truth 
shall  be  thy  shield  and  buckler. 
1  Thou  shalt  not  be  afraid  for  the  terror  by  night; 
nor  for  the  arrow  that  flieth  by  day; 


SCRIPTURE    READINGS.  147 

2   Soy   for  the  pestilence  that   walketh   in  dark- 

.   ness;  nor  for  the  destruction  that  wasteth  at 
noonday. 

1  .V  thousand  shall  fall  at  thy  side,  and  ten  thou- 

sand at  thy  right  hand;  but  it  shall  not  come 
nigh  thee. 

2  Only  with  thine  eyes  shalt  thou  behold  and  see 

the  reward  of  the  wicked. 

1  Because   thou  hast   made  the   Lord,   which  is 

my  refuge,  even  the  Most  High,  thy  habita- 
tion; 

2  There  shall  no   evil  befall  thee,   neither  shall 

any  plague  come  nigh  thy  dwelling. 

1  For  he  shall  give  his  angels  charge  over  thee, 

to  keep  thee  in  all  thy  ways. 

2  They  shall  bear  thee  up  in  their  hands,   lest 

thou  dash  thy  foot  against  a  stone. 

1  Thou  shalt  tread  upon  the  lion  and  adder:  the 

young  lion  and  the  dragon  shalt  thou  trample 
under  feet. 

2  Because  he  hath  set  his  love  upon  me,  there- 

fore will  I  deliver  him:   I  will  set  him  on 
high,  because  he  hath  known  my  name. 

1  He  shall  call  upon  me,  and  I  will  answer  him: 

I  will  be  with  him  in  trouble:  I  will  deliver 
him,  and  honour  him. 

2  With  long  life  will  I  satisfy  him,  and  shew  him 

mv  salvation. 


148  A    MANUAL    OF    WORSHIP. 

EIGHTEENTH  DAY. 
AFTERNOON. 
Psalm  XCII. 

1  TT  is  a  good  thing  to  give  thanks  unto  the 

Lord,  and  to  sing  praises  unto  thy  name, 
0  Most  High: 

2  To  shew  forth  thy  lovingkindness  in  the  morn- 

ing, and  thy  faithfulness  every  night. 

1  For  thou,  Lord,  hast  made  me  glad  through 

thy  work:   I  will  triumph  in  the   works   of 
thy  hands. 

2  0   Lord,   how   great   are   thy   works!   and   thy 

thoughts  are  very  deep. 

1  A  brutish  man  knoweth  not;   neither  doth   a 

fool  understand  this. 

2  When  the  wicked  spring  as  the  grass,  and  when 

all  the  workers  of  iniquity  do  nourish;  it  is 
that  they  shall  be  destroyed  for  ever. 

1  But  thou,  Lord,  art  most  high  for  evermore. 

2  For,  lo,  tirine  enemies,  0  Lord,  for,  lo,  thine 

enemies  shall  perish;  all  the  workers  of  in- 
iquity shall  be  scattered. 

1  But  my  horn  shalt  thou  exalt  like  the  horn  of 

a  unicorn:  I  shall  be  anointed  with  fresh  oil. 

2  The  righteous  shall  nourish  like  the  palm  tree: 

he  shall  grow  like  a  cedar  in  Lebanon. 


SCRIPTURE    READINGS.  149 

1  Those  that  be  planted  in  the  house  of  the  Lord 

shall  iioiirish  in  the  courts  of  our  God; 

2  To  shew  that  the  Lord  is  upright:  he  is  my 

rock,  and  there  is  no  unrighteousness  in  him. 


Psalm  XCIII. 


1  rpHE  Lord  reigneth,  he  is  clothed  with  ma- 

jesty: the  Lord  is  clothed  with  strength, 
wherewith  he  hath  girded  himself:  the 
world  also  is  stablished,  that  it  cannot  be 
moved. 

2  Thy  throne  is  established  of  old:  thou  art  from 

everlasting. 

1  The  floods  have  lifted  up,  0  Lord,  the  floods 

have    lifted    up    their   voice;   the    floods   lift 
up  their  waves. 

2  The  Lord  on  high  is  mightier  than  the  noise 

of  many  waters,  yea,  than  the  mighty  waves 
of  the  sea. 
1  Thy    testimonies    are    very    sure:    holiness   be- 
cometh  thine  house,  0  Lord,  for  ever. 


150  A    MANUAL    OF    WORSHIP. 

NINETEENTH  DAY. 

MORNING. 
1    COKINTHIANS   XIII. 

1  riTHOUGH  I  speak  with  the  tongues  of  men 

and  of  angels,  and  have  not  charity, 

2  I  am  become  as  sounding  brass  and  a  tinkling 

cymbal. 

1  And  though  I  have  the  gift  of  prophecy,  and 

understand  all  mysteries  and  all  knowledge; 
and  though  I  have  all  faith,  so  that  I  could 
remove  mountains,  and  have  not  charity, 

2  I  am  nothing. 

1  And  though  I  bestow  all  my  goods  to  feed  the 

poor,  and  though  I  give  my  body  to  be 
burned,  and  have  not  charity, 

2  It  profiteth  me  nothing. 

1  Charity    suffereth    long    and    is    kind;    charity 

vaunteth  not  itself,  is  not  puffed  up; 

2  Doth  not  behave  itself  unseemly,  seeketh  not 

her  own,  is  not  easily  provoked,  thinketh  no 
evil; 

1  Iiejoiceth  not  in  iniquity,  but  rejoiceth  in  the 

truth; 

2  Beareth  all  things,  believeth  all  things,  hopeth 

all  things,  endnreth  all  things. 

1  Charity  never  faileth. 

2  But  whether  there  be  prophecies,  they  shall  fail: 
1  Whether  there  be  tongues,  they  shall  cease; 


S<  RIPTURE    READINGS.  151 

2  Whether  there   be   knowledge,  it   shall  vanish 
away. 

1  For  we  know  in  part  and  we  prophesy  in  part. 

2  But   when  that  which  is  perfect  is  come,  then 

that  which  is  in  part  shall  he  done  away. 

1  When  I  was  a  child,  I  spake  as  a  child,  I  under- 

stood as  a  child,  I  thought  as  a  child. 

2  But  when  I  became  a  man,  I  put  away  childish 

things. 

1  For  now  we  see  through  a  glass  darkly; 

2  But  then  face  to  face. 

1  Xow  I  know  in  part; 

2  But   then   shall   I   know,    even    as   also    I   am 

known. 

1  And    now   abideth   faith,   hope,   charity,   these 

three; 

2  But  the  greatest  of  these  is  charity. 


NINETEENTH  DAY. 

AFTERNOON. 
Psalm  XCV. 

1  f\   COME,  let  us  sing  unto  the  Lord:  let  us 

make  a  joyful  noise  to  the  Eock  of  our 
salvation. 

2  Let  us  come  before  his  presence  with  thanks- 

giving,  and  make  a  joyful  noise  unto  him 
with  psalms. 


152  A    MANUAL    OF    WORSHIP. 

1  For  the  Lord  is  a  great  God,  and  a  great  King 

above  all  gods. 

2  In  his  hand  are  the  deep  places  of  the  earth: 

the  strength  of  the  hills  is  his  also. 

1  The  sea  is  his,  and  he  made  it:  and  his  hands 

formed  the  dry  land. 

2  0  come,  let  ns  worship  and  bow  down:  let  us 

kneel  before  the  Lord  our  maker. 

1  For  he  is  our  God;  and  we  are  the  people  of 

his  pasture,  and  the  sheep  of  his  hand.  To- 
day if  ye  will  hear  his  voice,  harden  not 
your  heart. 

Psalm  XCVL 

2  f\    SING  unto  the  Lord  a  new  song:  sing  unto 

the  Lord,  all  the  earth. 

1  Sing  unto  the  Lord,  bless  his  name;  shew  forth 

his  salvation  from  day  to  day. 

2  Declare  his  glory  among  the  heathen,  his  won- 

ders among  all  people. 

1  For  the  Lord  is  great,  and  greatly  to  be  praised : 

he  is  to  be  feared  above  all  gods. 

2  For  all  the  gods  of  the  nations  are  idols:  but 

the  Lord  made  the  heavens. 

1  Honour  and  majesty  are  before  him:  strength 

and  beauty  are  in  his  sanctuary. 

2  Give  unto  the  Lord,  0  ye  kindreds  of  the  peo- 

ple, give  unto  the  Lord  glory  and  strength. 


BCBIPTUKE    READINGS.  153 

1  Give   unto   the   Lord  the  glory  due  unto   his 

name:  bring  an  offering,  and  come  into  his 
courts. 

2  0  worship  the  Lord  in  the  beauty  of  holiness: 

fear  before  him,  all  the  earth. 

1  Say  among  the  heathen  that  the  Lord  reign- 

eth:  the  world  also  shall  be  established  that 
it  shall  not  be  moved:  he  shall  judge  the 
people  righteously. 

2  Let  the  heavens  rejoice,  and  let  the  earth  be 

glad;  let  the  sea  roar,  and  the  fulness  thereof. 

1  Let  the  field  be  joyful,  and  all  that  is  therein: 

then  shall  all  the  trees  of  the  wood  rejoice 
before  the  Lord: 

2  For  he   cometh,   for   he   cometh   to   judge   the 

earth:  he  shall  judge  the  world  with  right- 
eousness, and  the  people  with  his  truth. 


TWENTIETH  DAY. 

MORNING. 

Psalm  CXIX. 

(Selections.) 

1  T    HATE   vain   thoughts;   but   thy   law   do   I 
1       love. 

2  Thou  art  my  hiding  place  and  my  shield;  I  hope 

in  thy  word. 
1  Depart  from  me,  ye  evil-doers;  for  I  will  keep 
the  commandments  of  my  God. 


154  A    MANUAL    OF    WORSHIP. 

2  Uphold  me  according  unto  thy  word,  that  T 
may  live;  and  let  me  not  be  ashamed  of  my 
hope. 

1  Hold  thou  me  up,  and  I  shall  be  safe;  and  I 

will  have  respect  unto  thy  statutes  contin- 
ually. 

2  Deal    with    thy    servant    according    unto    thy 

mercy,  and  teach  me  thy  statutes. 

1  I  am  thy  servant;  give  me  understanding;  that 

I  may  know  thy  testimonies. 

2  Therefore  I  love  thy  commandments  above  gold; 

yea,  above  fine  gold. 

1  Therefore  I  esteem  all  thy  precepts  concerning 

all  things  to  be  right;  and  I  hate  every  false 
way. 

2  Thy  testimonies  are  wonderful;  therefore  doth 

my  soul  keep  them. 

1  The  entrance  of  thy  words  giveth  light;  it  giv- 

eth  understanding  unto  the  simple. 

2  Order  my  steps  in  thy  word;  and  let  not  any 

iniquity  have  dominion  over  me. 

1  Make  thy  face  to  shine  upon  thy  servant;  and 

teach  me  thy  statutes. 

2  Eighteous  art  thou,  0  Lord,  and  upright  are 

thy  judgments. 

1  Thy  testimonies  that  thou  hast  commanded  are 

righteous  and  very  faithful. 

2  Thy  word  is  very  pure;  therefore  thy  servant 

loveth  it. 


SCRIPTURE    READINGS.  155 

1  Thy  righteousness   is  an  everlasting  righteous- 

ness: and  thy  law  is  the  truth. 

2  Hear    my    voice    according    unto    thy    loving- 

kindness;  0  Lord,  quicken  me  according  to 
thy  judgment. 

1  Thou  art  near,  0  Lord;  and  all  thy  command- 

ments are  truth. 

2  Thy   word   is  true    from   the   beginning;    and 

every   one   of   thy   righteous   judgments   en- 
dureth  for  ever. 

1  Great  peace  have  they  which  love  thy  law;  and 

nothing  shall  offend  them. 

2  Let  my  cry  come   near  before  thee,   0  Lord; 

give  me  understanding  according  to  thy  word. 

1  Let  my  supplication  come  before  thee;  deliver 

me  according  to  thy  word. 

2  Let  my  soul  live,  and  it  shall  praise  thee;  and 

let  thy  judgments  help  me. 


TWENTIETH  DAY. 

AFTERNOON. 

Isaiah  LV. 


TJO,  every  one  that  thirsteth,  come  ye  to  the 
waters,  and  he  that  hath  no  money;  come 
ye,  buy,  and  eat;  yea,  come,  buy  wine  and 
milk  without  money  and  without  price. 


156  A    MANUAL    OF    WORSHIP. 

2  Wherefore  do  ye  spend  money  for  that  which 
is  not  bread?  and  your  labour  for  that  which 
satisfieth  not?  hearken  diligently  unto  me, 
and  eat  ye  that  which  is  good,  and  let  your 
soul  delight  itself  in  fatness. 

1  Incline  your  ear,  and  come  unto  me:  hear,  and 

your  soul  shall  live;  and  I  will  make  an  ever- 
lasting covenant  with  you,  even  the  sure 
mercies  of  David. 

2  Behold,  I  have  given  him  for  a  witness  to  the 

people,  a  leader  and  commander  to  the  people. 

1  Behold,    thou    shalt    call    a    nation    that    thou 

knowest  not,  and  nations  that  knew  not  thee 
shall  run  unto  thee,  because  of  the  Lord  thy 
God,  and  for  the  Holy  One  of  Israel;  for  he 
hath  glorified  thee. 

2  Seek  ye  the  Lord  while  he  may  be  found,  call 

ye  upon  him  while  he  is  near: 

1  Let  the  wicked  forsake  his  way,  and  the  un- 

righteous man  his  thoughts:  and  let  him  re- 
turn unto  the  Lord,  and  he  will  have  mercy 
upon  him;  and  to  our  God,  for  he  will  abun- 
dantly pardon. 

2  For  my  thoughts  are  not  your  thoughts,  neither 

are  your  ways  my  ways,  saith  the  Lord. 
1  For  as  the  heavens  are  higher  than  the  earth, 
so  are  my  ways  higher  than  your  ways,  and 
my  thoughts  than  your  thoughts. 


SCRIPTURE    READINGS.  157 

2  For  as  the  rain  cometh  down,  and  the  snow 
from  heaven,  and  returneth  not  thither,  but 
watereth  the  earth,  and  maketh  it  bring 
forth  and  bud,  that  it  may  give  seed  to  the 
sower,  and  bread  to  the  eater: 

1  So  shall  my  word  be  that  goeth  forth  out  of 

my  mouth:  it  shall  not  return  unto  me  void, 
but  it  shall  accomplish  that  which  I  please, 
and  it  shall  prosper  in  the  things  whereto 
I  sent  it. 

2  For  ye  shall  go  out  with  joy,  and  be  led  forth 

with  peace:  the  mountains  and  the  hills  shall 
break  forth  before  you  into  singing,  and  all 
the  trees  of  the  held  shall  clap  their  hands. 

1  Instead  of  the  thorn  shall  come  up  the  fir  tree, 

and  instead  of  the  brier  shall  come  up  the 
myrtle  tree. 

2  And  it  shall  be  to  the  Lord  for  a  name,  for  an 

everlasting  sign  that  shall  not  be  cut  off. 


TWENTY-FIBST  DAY. 

MORNING. 

Psalm  XCVII. 
rpiIE   Lord   reigneth;   let   the   earth   rejoice; 
-*-     let  the  multitude  of  isles  be  glad  thereof. 
Clouds    and    darkness    are    round    about    him: 
righteousness  and  judgment  are  the  habita- 
tion of  his  throne. 


158  A    MANUAL    OF    WORSHIP. 

1  The  heavens  declare  his  righteousness,  and  all 

the  people  see  his  glory. 

2  Zion  heard,  and  was  glad;  and  the  daughters 

of  Judah  rejoiced  because  of  thy  judgments, 
0  Lord. 

1  For  thou,  Lord,  art  high  above  all  the  earth: 

thou  art  exalted  far  above  all  gods. 

2  Ye  that  love  the  Lord,  hate  evil:  he  preserveth 

the  souls  of  his  saints;  he  delivereth  them 
out  of  the  hand  of  the  wicked. 

1  Light  is  sown  for  the  righteous,  and  gladness 

for  the  upright  in  heart. 

2  Rejoice  in  the   Lord,  ye  righteous;  and  give 

thanks  at  the  remembrance  of  his  holiness. 


Psalm  XCVIII. 

1  A  SING  unto  the  Lord  a  new  song,  for  he 

hath  done  marvellous  things:  his  right 
hand,  and  his  holy  arm,  hath  gotten  him 
the  victory. 

2  The  Lord  hath  made  known  his  salvation:  his 

righteousness  hath  he  openly  shewed  in  the 
sight  of  the  heathen. 
1  He  hath  remembered  his  mercy  and  his  truth 
toward  the  house  of  Israel:  all  the  ends  of 
the  earth  have  seen  the  salvation  of  our  God. 


SCRIPTURE    READINGS.  L59 

2  Make  a  joyful  noise  unto  the  Lord,  all  the 
earth:  make  a  loud  noise,  and  rejoice,  and 
sing  praise. 

1  Sing  unto  the  Lord  with  the  harp;  with  the 

harp,  and  the  voice  of  a  psalm. 

2  With   trumpets   and   sound   of   cornet   make   a 

joyful  noise  before  the  Lord,  the  King. 

1  Let  the  sea  roar,  and  the  fulness  thereof;  the 

world,  and  they  that  dwell  therein. 

2  Let  the  floods  clap  their  hands:  let  the  hills  be 

joyful  together  before  the  Lord; 
1  For  he  cometh  to  judge  the  earth:  with  right- 
eousness shall  he  judge  the  world,  and  the 
people  with  equity. 


TWENTY-FIRST  DAY. 

AFTERNOON. 

Psalm  CIII. 

1  "DLESS  the  Lord,  0  my  soul:  and  all  that  is 

within  me,  bless  his  holy  name. 

2  Bless  the  Lord,  0  my  soul,  and  forget  not  all 

his  benefits: 

1  Who  forgiveth  all  thine  iniquities;  who  heal- 

eth  all  thy  diseases; 

2  Who  redeemeth  thy  life  from  destruction;  who 

crowneth  thee  with  lovingkindness  and  ten- 
der mercies; 


160  A    MANUAL    OP    WORSHIP. 

1  Who  satisfieth  thy  mouth  with  good  things;  so 

that  thy  youth  is  renewed  like  the  eagle's. 

2  The  Lord  executeth  righteousness  and  judg- 

ment for  all  that  are  oppressed. 

1  He  made  known  his  ways  unto  Moses,  his  acts 

unto  the  children  of  Israel. 

2  The   Lord  is   merciful   and  gracious,   slow   to 

anger,  and  plenteous  in  mercy. 

1  He  will  not  always  chide:  neither  will  he  keep 

his  anger  for  ever. 

2  He  hath  not  dealt  with  us  after  our  sins;  nor 

rewarded  us  according  to  our  iniquities. 

1  For  as  the  heaven  is  high  above  the  earth,  so 

great  is  his  mercy  toward  them  that  fear  him. 

2  As  far  as  the  east  is  from  the  west,  so  far  hath 

he  removed  our  transgressions  from  us. 
1  Like  as  a  father  pitieth  his  children,  so   the 
Lord  pitieth  them  that  fear  him. 

3  For  he  knoweth   our   frame;   he   remembereth 

that  we  are  dust. 

1  As  for  man,  his  days  are  as  grass:  as  a  flower 

of  the  field,  so  he  flourisheth. 

2  For  the  wind  passeth  over  it,  and  it  is  gone; 

and  the  place  thereof  shall  know  it  no  more. 

1  But  the  mercy  of  the  Lord  is  from  everlasting 

to  everlasting  upon  them  that  fear  him,  and 
his  righteousness  unto  children's  children; 

2  To  such  as  keep  his  covenant,  and  to  those  that 

remember  his  commandments  to  do  them. 


SCRIPTURE  READINGS.  161 

1  The   Lord   hath   prepared   his   throne   in   the 

heavens;  and  his  kingdom  ruleth  over  all. 

2  Bless   the  Lord,  ye   his   angels,   that   excel  in 

strength,  that  do  his  commandments,  heark- 
ening unto  the  voice  of  his  word. 

1  Bless  ye  the  Lord,  all  ye  his  hosts;  ye  minis- 

ters of  his,  that  do  his  pleasure. 

2  Bless  the  Lord,  all  his  works  in  all  places  of 

his  dominion:  bless  the  Lord,  0  my  soul. 


TWENTY-SECOND  DAY. 

MORNING. 

Psalm  CIV. 

1  "DLESS  the  Lord,  0  my  soul.     0  Lord  my 

God,  thou  art  very  great;  thou  art  clothed 
with  honour  and  majesty. 

2  Who  cover  est  thyself  with  light  as  with  a  gar- 

ment: who  stretchiest  out  the  heavens  like  a 
curtain: 

1  Who  layeth  the  beams  of  his  chambers  in  the 

waters:  who  maketh  the  clouds  his  chariot: 
who  walketh   upon  the  wings  of  the  wind: 

2  Who  maketh  his  angels  spirits;  his  ministers  a 

flaming  fire: 
1  Who  laid  the  foundations  of  the  earth,  that  it 
should  not  be  removed  for  ever. 


162  A    MANUAL    OF    WORSHIP. 

2  Thou  coverest  it  with  the  deep  as  with  a  gar- 
ment: the  waters  stood  ahove  the  mountains. 

1  At  thy  rebuke  they  fled;  at  the  voice  of  thy 

thunder  they  hasted  away. 

2  They  go  up  by  the  mountains;  they  go  down 

by   the   valleys   unto   the   place   which   thou 
hast  founded  for  them. 

1  Thou  hast  set  a  bound  that  they  may  not  pass 

over;  that  they  turn  not  again  to  cover  the 
earth. 

2  He  sendeth  the  spring  into  the  valleys,  which 

run  among  the  hills. 

1  They  give  drink  to  every  beast  of  the  field:  the 

wild  asses  quench  their  thirst. 

2  By  them  shall  the  fowls  of  the  heaven  have 

their    habitation,    which    sing    among    the 
branches. 

1  He  watereth  the  hills  from  his  chambers:  the 

earth  is  satisfied  with  the  fruit  of  thy  works. 

2  He  causeth  the  grass  to  grow  for  the  cattle,  and 

herb  for  the  service   of  man:  that  he  may 
bring  forth  food  out  of  the  earth. 

1  He  appointed  the  moon  for  seasons:  the  sun 

knoweth  his  going  down. 

2  Thou  makest  darkness,  and  it  is  night:  wherein 

all  the  beasts  of  the  forest  do  creep  forth. 

1  The  young  lions  roar  after  their  prey,  and  seek 

their  meat  from  God. 

2  The   sun   ariseth,   they   gather   themselves   to- 

gether, and  lay  them  down  in  their  dens. 


SCRIPTURE  READINGS.  163 

Man  goeth  forth  unto  his  work  and  to  his 
labour  until   the  evening. 

0  Lord,  how  manifold  are  thy  works!  in  wis- 
dom hast  thou  made  them  all:  the  earth  is 
full  of  thy  riches. 

So  is  this  great  and  wide  sea,  wherein  are  things 

creeping  innumerable,  both  small  and  great 

beasts. 
There   go   the   ships:    there    is   that   leviathan. 

whom  thou  hast  made  to  play  therein. 
These   wait   all   upon  thee:   that   thou   may  est 

give  them  their  meat  in  due  season. 
That  thou  givest  them  they  gather:  thou  open- 

est  thine  hand,  they  are  filled  with  good. 
Thou  hidest  thy  face,  they  are  troubled:  thou 

takest  away  their  breath,  they  die,  and  re- 
turn to  their  dust. 
Thou  sendest  forth  thy  Spirit,  they  are  created: 

and  thou  renewest  the  face  of  the  earth. 
The  glory  of  the  Lord  shall  endure  for  eYer: 

the  Lord  shall  rejoice  in  his  works. 
He  looketh  on  the  earth,  and  it  trembleth:  he 

toucheth  the  hills,  and  they  smoke. 

1  will  sing  unto  the  Lord  as  long  as  I  live:  I 
will  sing  praise  to  my  God  while  I  have  my 
being. 

"My  meditation  of  him  shall  be  sweet:  I  will  be 
glad  in  the  Lord.  Bless  thou  the  Lord,  0 
mv  soul.     Praise  ve  the  Lord. 


164  A    MANUAL    OF    WORSHIP. 

TWENTY-SECOND  DAY. 

AFTERNOON. 

Selections  from  Proverbs. 

1  T\OTH   not  wisdom   cry?   and   understanding 

put  forth  her  voice? 

2  Unto  you,  0  men,  I  call;  and  my  voice  is  to  the 

sons  of  men. 

1  Hear;  for  I  will  speak  of  excellent  things;  and 

the  opening  of  my  lips  shall  be  right  things. 

2  For  my  mouth  shall  speak  truth;  and  wicked- 

ness is  an  abomination  to  my  lips. 

1  Receive   my   instruction,   and   not    silver;   and 

knowledge  rather  than  choice  gold. 

2  For  wisdom  is  better  than  rubies;  and  all  the 

things  that  may  be  desired  are  not  to  be  com- 
pared to  it. 
5  1  Counsel  is  mine,  and  sound  wisdom;  I  am  un- 
derstanding; I  have  strength. 
2  P>y  me  kings  reign,  and  princes  decree  justice. 

1  I  love  them  that  love  me;  and  those  that  seek 

me  early  shall  find  me. 

2  Riches  and  honour  are  with  me;  yea,  durable 

riches  and  righteousness. 

1  My  fruit  is  better  than   gold,  yea,   than  fine 

gold;  and  my  revenue  than  choice  silver. 

2  Lead  in  the  way  of  righteousness,  in  the  midst 

of  the  paths  of  judgment. 


SCRIPTURE    READINGS.  1(35 

1  The  Lord  possessed  me  in  the  beginning  of  his 

way.  before  his  works  of  old; 

2  While  as  yet  he  had  not  made  the  earth,  nor 

the  fields,  nor  the  highest  part  of  the  dust 
of  the  world. 

1  When   he  prepared  the  heavens,  I  was  there; 

when  he  set  a  compass  upon  the  face  of  the 
depth; 

2  When  he  established  the   clouds  above;  when 

he  strengthened  the  fountains  of  the  deep; 

1  When  he  gave  to  the  sea  his  decree,  that_  the 

waters  should  not  pass  his  commandment; 
when  he  appointed  the  foundations  of  the 
earth ; 

2  Then  I  was  by  him,  as  one  brought  up  with 

him;  and  I  was  daily  his  delight,  rejoicing 
always  before  him. 

1  Xow   therefore   hearken   unto   me,    0   ye   chil- 

dren; for  blessed  are  they  that  keep  my  ways. 

2  Hear  instruction  and  be  wise,  and  refuse  it  not. 

1  Blessed  is  the  man  that  heareth  me,  watching 

daily  at  my  gates,  waiting  at  the  posts  of  my 
doors. 

2  For  whoso  findeth  me  findeth  life,  and  shall  ob- 

tain favour  of  the  Lord. 


166  A    MANUAL    OF    WORSHIP. 

TWENTY-THIRD  DAY. 
MORNING. 
Psalm  CV. 

1  f\   GIVE  thanks  unto  the  Lord;  call  upon  his 

name:  make  known  his  deeds  among  the 
people. 

2  Sing  unto  him,  sing  psalms  unto  him:  talk  ye 

of  all  his  wondrous  works. 

1  Glory  ye  in  his  holy  name:   let  the  heart  of 

them  rejoice  that  seek  the  Lord. 

2  Seek  the  Lord,  and  his  strength:  seek  his  face 

evermore. 

1  Remember  his  marvellous  works  that  he  hath 

done;  his  wonders,  and  the  judgments  of  his 
mouth; 

2  0  ye  seed  of  Abraham  his  servant,  ye  children 

of  Jacob  his  chosen. 

1  He  is  the  Lord  our  God:  his  judgments  are  in 

all  the  earth. 

2  He   hath   remembered   his   covenant   for   ever, 

the  worcl  which  he  commanded  to  a  thousand 
generations; 

1  Saying,    Unto   thee   will    I   give   the   land    of 

Canaan,  the  lot  of  your  inheritance: 

2  When  they  were  but   a  few  men  in  number; 

yea,  very  few,  and  strangers  in  it. 


Si  RIPTURE    READINGS.  167 

1  When  they  went   from  one  nation   to  another, 

from  one  kingdom  to  another  people; 

2  He  Buffered  no  man  to  do  them  wrong:   yea5 

he  reproved  kings  for  their  sakes; 

1  Saying,  Touch  not  mine  anointed,  and  do  my 

prophets  no  harm. 

2  Moreover  he  called  for  a  famine  upon  the  land: 

he  brake  the  whole  staff  of  bread. 

1  He  sent  a  man  before  them,  even  Joseph,  who 

was  sold  for  a  servant. 

2  The  king  sent  and  loosed  him;  even  the  ruler 

of  the  people,  and  let  him  go  free. 

1  He  made  him  lord  of  his  house,  and  ruler  of 

all  his  substance: 

2  To  bind  his  princes  at  his  pleasure;  and  teach 

his  senators  wisdom. 

1  And  he  increased  his  people  greatly;  and  made 

them  stronger  than  their  enemies. 

2  He   brought   them  forth   also   with   silver  and 

gold:   and  there  was  not  one  feeble  person 
among  their  tribes. 

1  Egypt  was  glad  when   they  departed:   for  the 

fear  of  them  fell  upon  them. 

2  He  spread  a  cloud  for  a  covering:  and  fire  to 

give  light  in  the  night:  and   satisfied  them 
with  the  bread  of  heaven. 
1  He   opened  the  rock,   and   the   waters   gushed 
out:  they  ran  in  the  dry  places  like  a  river. 


168  A    MANUAL    OF    WORSHIP. 

2  For    he    remembered    his    holy    promise,  and 
Abraham  his  servant. 

1  And  he  brought  forth  his  people  with  joy,  and 

his  chosen  with  gladness: 

2  And  gave  them  the  lands  of  the  heathen:  and 

they  inherited  the  labour  of  the  people; 
1  That  they  might  observe  his  statutes,  and  keep 
his  laws.     Praise  ye  the  Lord. 


TWENTY-THIRD  DAY. 

AFTERNOON. 
Psalm  CVII.     (Part  1.) 

1  A   GIVE  thanks  unto  the  Lord,  for  he  is  good: 

for  his  mercy  endureth  for  ever. 

2  Let  the  redeemed  of  the  Lord  say  so,  whom  he 

hath  redeemed  from  the  hand  of  the  enemy; 

1  And  gathered  them  out  of  the  lands,  from  the 

east,  and  from  the  west,  from  the  north,  and 
from  the  south. 

2  They  wandered  in  the  wilderness  in  a  solitary 

way;  they  found  no  city  to  dwell  in.  . 

1  Hungry  and  thirsty,  their  soul  fainted  in  them. 

2  Then  they  cried  unto  the  Lord  in  their  trouble, 

and  he  delivered  them  out  of  their  distresses. 
1  And  he  led  them  forth  by  the  right  way,  that 
they  might  go  to  a  city  of  habitation. 


SCRIPTURE    READINGS.  169 

2  Oh  that    men   would   praise  the  Lobd  for  his 

eoodness,  and  for  his  wonderful  works  to  the 
children  of  men! 

1  For  he  satisfieth   the  longing  soul,  and  filleth 

the  hungry  soul  with  goodness. 

2  Such  as  sit  in  darkness  and  in  the  shadow  of 

death,  being  bound  in  affliction  and  iron; 

1  Because  they  rebelled  against  the  words  of  God, 

and  contemned  the  counsel  of  the  Most  High: 

2  Therefore  he  brought   down  their   heart   with 

labour;  they  fell  down,  and  there  was  none 
to  help. 

1  Then  they  cried  unto  the  Lord  in  their  trouble, 

and  he  saved  them  out  of  their  distresses. 

2  He   brought    them    out    of    darkness    and    the 

shadow  of  death,  and  brake  their  bands  in 
sunder. 

1  Oh  that  men  would  praise  the  Lord  for  his 

goodness,  and  for  his  wonderful  works  to  the 
children  of  men! 

2  For  he  hath  broken  the  gates  of  brass,  and  cut 

the  bars  of  iron  in  sunder. 

1  Fools,  because  of  their  transgression,  and  be- 

cause of  their  iniquities,  are  afflicted. 

2  Their  soul  abhorreth  all  manner  of  meat;  and 

they  draw  near  unto  the  gates  of  death. 
1  Then  they  cry  unto  the  Lord  in  their  trouble, 
and  he  saveth  them  out  of  their  distresses. 


170  A    MANUAL    OF    WORSHIP. 

2  He  sent  his  word,  and  healed  them,  and  de- 
livered them  from  their  destructions. 

1  Oh  that  men  would  praise  the  Lord  for  his 

goodness,  and  for  his  wonderful  works  to  the 
children  of  men! 

2  And  let  them  sacrifice  the  sacrifices  of  thanks- 

giving, and  declare  his  works  with  rejoicing. 


TWENTY-FOURTH  DAY. 

MORNING. 

Psalm  CVII.    (Part  2.) 

1  THEY  that  go  down  to  the  sea  in  ships,  that 

do  business  in  great  waters; 

2  These  see  the  works  of  the  Lord,  and  his  won- 

ders in  the  deep. 

1  For  he   commandeth,   and   raiseth   the   stormy 

wind,  which  lifteth  up  the  waves  thereof. 

2  They  mount  up  to  the  heaven,  they  go  down 

again  to  the  depths:  their  soul  is  melted  be- 
cause of  trouble. 

1  They  reel  to  and  fro,  and  stagger  like  a  drunken 

man,  and  are  at  their  wit's  end. 

2  Then  they  cry  unto  the  Lord  in  their  trouble, 

and  he  bringeth  them  out  of  their  distresses. 


SCRIPTURE    READINGS.  171 

1  He  maketh  the  storm  a  calm,  so  that  the  waves 

thereof  are  still. 

2  Then    are    they   glad   because   they   be    quiet; 

so    he    bringeth    them    unto    their    desired 
haven. 

1  Oh  that  men  would  praise  the  Lord  for  his 

goodness,   and   for   his   wonderful   works   to 
the  children  of  men! 

2  Let  them  exalt  liim  also  in  the  congregation 

of  the  people,  and  praise  him  in  the  assembly 
of  the  elders. 

1  He  turneth  rivers  into  a  wilderness,  and  the 

watersprings  into  dry  ground; 

2  A  fruitful  land  into  barrenness,  for  the  wicked- 

ness of  them  that  dwell  therein. 

1  He    turneth    the    wilderness    into    a    standing 

water  and  dry  giound  into  watersprings. 

2  And  there  he  maketh  the  hungry  to  dwell,  that 

they  may  prepare  a  city  for  habitation; 

1  And  sow  the  fields,  and  plant  vineyards,  which 

may  yield  fruits  of  increase. 

2  He  blesseth  them  also,  so  that  they  are  multi- 

plied greatly;  and  suffereth  not  their  cattle 
to  decrease. 

1  Again,    they    are    mini  shed    and    brought    low 

through  oppression,  affliction,  and  sorrow. 

2  He  poureth  contempt  upon  princes,  and  eaus- 

eth  them  to  wander  in  the  wilderness,  where 
there  is  no  way. 


172  A   MANUAL    OF    WORSHIP. 

1  Yet  setteth  he  the  poor  on  high  from  affliction, 

and  maketh  him  families  like  a  nock. 

2  The  righteous  shall  see  it,  and  rejoice:  and  all 

iniquity  shall  stop  her  mouth. 
1  Whoso  is  wise,  and  will  observe  these  things, 
even  they  shall  understand  the  lovingkind- 
ness  of  the  Lord. 


TWENTY-FOURTH  DAY. 

AFTERNOON. 

Romans  XIII. 


1  T  ET  every  soul  be  subject  unto  the  higher 

powers. 

2  For  there  is  no  power  but  of  God.    The  powers 

that  be  are  ordained  of  God. 

1  Whosoever   therefore   resisteth   the   power,   re- 

sisteth  the  ordinance  of  God; 

2  And  they  that  resist  shall  receive  to  themselves 

damnation. 

1  For  rulers  are  not  a  terror  to  good  works,  but 

to  the  evil.    Wilt  thou  then  not  be  afraid  of 
the  power? 

2  Do  that  which  is  good,  and  thou  shalt  have 

praise  of  the  same. 
1  For  he  is  the  minister  of  God  to  thee  for  good. 


SCRIPTURE    READINGS.  173 

2  But  if  thou  do  that  which  is  evil,  be  afraid,  for 
lie  beareth  not  the  sword  in  vain. 

1  For  he  is  the  minister  of  God,  a  revenger  to 

execute  wrath  upon  him  that  doeth  evil. 

2  Wherefore  ye  must  needs  be  subject,  not  only 

for  wrath,  but  also  for  conscience'  sake. 

1  Render  therefore  to  all  their  dues;  tribute  to 

whom  tribute  is  due; 

2  Custom  to  whom  custom;  fear  to  whom  fear; 

honour  to  whom  honour. 

1  Owe  no  man  anything,  but  to  love  one  another. 

2  For  he  that  loveth  another  hath  fulfilled  the 

law. 

1  Thou   shalt   not   commit   adultery;   thou   shalt 

not  kill; 

2  Thou  shalt  not  steal:  thou  shalt  not  bear  false 

witness:  thou  shalt  not  covet. 

1  And  if  there  be  any  other  commandment,  it  is 

briefly  comprehended  in  this  saying,  namely: 

2  Thou  shalt  love  thy  neighbour  as  thyself. 

1  Love  worketh  no  ill  to  his  neighbour. 

2  Therefore  love  is  the  fulfilling  of  the  law. 


174  A    MANUAL    OF   WORSHIP. 

TWENTY-FIFTH  DAY. 

MORNING. 

Isaiah  IX  and  XI. 

1  THE   people   that   walked  in   darkness  have 

seen  a  great  light; 

2  They  that  dwell  in  the  land  of  the  shadow  of 

death,  upon  them  hath  the  light  shined. 

1  For  unto  us  a  child  is  born,  unto  us  a  son  is 

given;  and  the  government  shall  be  upon  his 
shoulder; 

2  And  his  name  shall  be  called  Wonderful,  Coun- 

sellor,   the    Mighty    God,    the    Everlasting 
Father,  the  Prince  of  Peace. 

1  And  the   spirit   of   the   Lord  shall   rest  upon 

him,  the  spirit  of  wisdom  and  understand- 
ing, 

2  The  spirit  of  counsel  and  might,  the  spirit  of 

knowledge  and  of  the  fear  of  the  Lord; 

1  And  shall  make  him  of  quick  understanding  in 

the  fear  of  the  Lord; 

2  And  he  shall  not  judge  after  the  sight  of  his 

eyes; 

1  Neither  reprove  after  the  hearing  of  his  ears; 

2  But  with  righteousness  shall  he  judge  the  poor, 

and  reprove  with  equity  for  the  meek  of  the 
earth. 


SCRIPTURE    READINGS.  175 

1  And  righteousness  shall   be   the  girdle  of  his 

loins,  and  faithfulness  the  girdle  of  his  reins. 

2  The  wolf  also  shall  dwell  with  the  lamb,  and  the 

leopard  shall  lie  down  witli  the  kid; 

1  And  the  calf,  and  the  young  lion,  and  the  fat- 

ling  together;   and   a   little   child   shall  lead 
them. 

2  And  the   cow   and   the   hear  shall   feed;   their 

young  ones  shall  lie  down  together;  and  the 
lion  shall  eat  straw  like  the  ox. 

1  They   shall   not   hurt,    nor   destroy   in   all   my 

holy  mountain; 

2  For  the  earth  shall  be  full  of  the  knowledge  of 

the  Lord,  as  the  waters  cover  the  sea. 


Isaiah  XII. 

1  A  XD  in  that  day  thou  shalt  say,  0  Lord,  I 

will  praise  thee; 

2  Behold,  God  is  my  salvation;  I  will  trust  and 

not  be  afraid; 

1  For  the  Lord  Jehovah  is  my  strength  and  my 

song;  he  also  is  become  my  salvation. 

2  Therefore  with  joy  shall  ye  draw  water  out  of 

the  wells  of  salvation. 
1  And  in  that  day  shall  ye  say.  Praise  the  Lord, 
call  upon  his  name,  declare  his  doings  among 
the  people,  make  mention  that  his  name  is 
exalted. 


176  A    MANUAL    OF    WORSHIP. 

2  Sing  unto  the  Lord;  for  he  hath  done  excel- 
lent things;  this  is  known  in  all  the  earth. 

1  Cry  out  and  shout,  thou  inhabitant  of  Zion. 

2  For   great  is   the   Holy   One   of   Israel  in   the 

midst  of  thee. 


TWENTY-FIFTH  DAY. 
AFTERNOON. 

Psalm  CVI. 

1  "DKAISE  ye  the  Lord.     0  give  thanks  unto 

the  Lord;  for  he  is  good:  for  his  mercy 
endureth  for  ever. 

2  Who  can  utter  the  mighty  acts  of  the  Lord? 

who  can  shew  forth  all  his  praise? 

1  Blessed  are  they  that  keep  judgment,  and  he 

that  doeth  righteousness  at  all  times. 

2  Kemember  me,  0  Lord,  with  the  favour  that 

thou  bearest  unto  thy  people:  0  visit  me  with 
thy  salvation; 

1  That  I  may  see  the  good  of  thy  chosen,  that  I 

may  rejoice  in  the  gladness  of  thy  nation, 
that  I  may  glory  with  thine  inheritance. 

2  Blessed  be  the  Lord  God  of  Israel  from  ever- 

lasting to  everlasting:  and  let  all  the  people 
say,  Amen.     Praise  ye  the  Lord. 


SCRIPTURE    READINGS. 


Psalm  CXI. 


1  "D RAISE  ye  the  Lord.    1  will  praise  the  Lord 

with  my  whole  heart,  in  the  assembly  of 
the  upright,  and  in  the  congregation. 

2  The  works  of  the  Lord  are  great,  sought  out 

of  all  them  that  have  pleasure  therein. 

1  His  work  is  honourable  and  glorious:  and  his 

righteousness   endureth   for   ever. 

2  He  hath  made  his  wonderful  works  to  be  re- 

membered: the  Lord  is  gracious  and  full  of 
compassion. 

1  He  hath  given  meat  unto  them  that  fear  him: 

he  will  ever  be  mindful  of  his  covenant. 

2  He  hath   shewed   his  people  the  power  of  his 

works,  that  he  may  give  them  the  heritage  of 
the  heathen. 

1  The  works  of  his  hands  are  verity  and  judg- 

ment: all  his  commandments  are  sure. 

2  They  stand  fast  for  ever  and  ever,  and  are  done 

in  truth  and  uprightness. 

1  He  sent  redemption  unto  his  people:  he  hath 

commanded  his  covenant  for  ever:  holy  and 
reverend  is  his  name. 

2  The  fear  of  the  Lord  is  the  beginning  of  wis- 

dom: a  good  understanding  have  all  they  that 
do  his  commandments:  his  praise  endureth 
for  ever. 


178  A    MANUAL    OF    WORSHIP. 

TWENTY-SIXTH  DAY. 
MORNING. 

Selections  from  Proverbs. 

1  IN  the  fear  of  the  Lord  is  strong  confidence; 

and    his    children    shall    have    a    place    of 
refuge. 

2  The  fear  of  the  Lord  is  a  fountain  of  life,  to 

depart  from  the  snares  of  death. 

1  He  that  is  slow  to  wrath  is  of  great  understand- 

ing; but  he  that  is  hasty  in  spirit  exalteth 
folly. 

2  A  soft  answer  tnrneth  away  wrath;  but  grievous 

words  stir  np  anger. 

J  The  eyes  of  the  Lord  are  in  every  place,  be- 
holding the  evil  and  the  good. 

2  The  way  of  the  wicked  is  an  abomination  unto 
the  Lord;  but  he  loveth  him  that  followeth 
after  righteousness. 

1  Better  is  little  with  the  fear  of  the  Lord,  than 

great  treasure  and  trouble  therewith. 

2  Better  is  a  little  with  righteousness,  than  great 

revenues  without  right. 

1  Commit   thy   works   unto   the   Lord,   and   thy 

thoughts  shall  be  established. 

2  The  name  of  the  Lord  is  a  strong  tower;  the 

righteous  runneth  into  it  and  is  safe. 


SCRIPTURE    READINGS.  179 

1  The  heart  of  the  prudent  getteth  knowledge; 

and  the  ear  of  the  wise  seeketh  learning. 

2  He  that  getteth  wisdom  loveth  his  own  soul;  he 

that  keepeth  understanding  shall  find  good. 

1  To  do  justice  and  judgment  is  more  acceptable 

to  the  Lord  than  sacrifice. 

2  He  that  covereth  his  sins  shall  not  prosper;  but 

whoso   confesseth   and   forsaketh   them  shall 
have  mercy. 

1  Happy  is  the  man  that  feareth  always;  but  he 

that  hardeneth  his  heart  shall  fall  into  mis- 
chief. 

2  He   that   being   often   reproved   hardeneth   his 

neck,   shall   suddenly   be   destroyed  and   that 
without  remedy. 

1  Boast  not  thyself  of  tomorrow;  for  thou  know- 

cst  not  what  a  day  may  bring  forth. 

2  He  that   trusteth  in   his  own  heart  is  a  fool; 

but  whoso  walketh  wisely  shall  be  delivered. 

1  The  fear  of  man  bringeth  a  snare;  but  whoso 

putteth  his  trust  in  the  Lord  shall  be  safe. 

2  Every  word  of  God  is  pure;  he  is  a  shield  unto 

them  that  put  their  trust  in  him. 


180  A    MANUAL    OF    WORSHIP. 

TWENTY-SIXTH  DAY. 

AFTERNOON. 

Psalm  CXII. 

1  pEAISE  ye  the  Lord.     Blessed  is  the  man 
^      that    feareth    the    Lord,    that    delighteth 

greatly  in  his  commandments. 

2  His  seed  shall  he  mighty  upon  earth:  the  gen- 

eration of  the  upright  shall  he  blessed. 

1  Wealth  and  riches  shall  he  in  his  house:  and 

his  righteousness  endureth  for  ever. 

2  Unto   the   upright   there   ariseth   light   in   the 

darkness:   he   is   gracious,   and  full   of   com- 
passion, and  righteous. 

1  A  good  man  sheweth  favour,  and  lendeth:  he 

will  guide  his  affairs  with  discretion. 

2  Surely   he   shall    not   be   moved   for   ever:    the 

righteous    shall   be    in    everlasting    remem- 
brance. 
1  He  shall  not  be  afraid  of  evil  tidings:  his  heart 
is  fixed,  trusting  in  the  Lord. 


Psalm  CXITI. 


2   p RAISE  ye  the  Lord.    Praise,  0  ye  servants 
of  the  Lord,  praise  the  name  of  the  Lord. 
1  Blessed  be  the  name  of   the   Lord  from  this 
time  forth  and  for  evermore. 


SCRIPTURE    READINGS.  181 

2  From  the  rising  of  the  sun  unto  the  going  down 
of  the  same  the  Lord's  name  is  to  be  praised. 

1  The  Lord  is  high   above  all  nations,  and  his 

glory  above  the  heavens. 

2  Who  is  like  unto  the  Lord  our  God,  who  dwell- 

eth  on  high, 
1  Who   humbleth   himself  to   behold  the   things 
that  are  in  heaven,  and  in  the  earth? 


Psalm  CXV. 


2  TVT^T  unt°  us,  0  Lord,  not  unto  us,  but  unto 
thy  name  give  glory,  for  thy  mercy,  and 
for  thy  truth's  sake. 

1  Wherefore   should   the   heathen   say,   Where   is 

now  their  God? 

2  But  our  God  is  in  the  heavens:  he  hath  done 

whatsoever  he  hath  pleased. 

1  Their  idols  are  silver  and   gold,   the   work  of 

men's  hands. 

2  They  that  make  them  are  like  unto  them;  so  is 

every  one  that  trusteth  in  them. 

1  Ye  that  fear  the  Lord,  trust  in  the  Lord:  he  is 

their  help  and  their  shield. 

2  The   Lord  hath  been  mindful   of  us:   he   will 

bless  us:   he   will  bless  them  that   fear  the 
Lord,  both  small  and  great. 


182  A    MANUAL    OF    WORSHIP. 

1  The  heaven,  even  the  heavens,  are  the  Lord's: 

but  the  earth  hath  he  given  to  the  children 
of  men. 

2  The   dead   praise   not   the   Lord,   neither   any 

that  go  down  into  silence. 
1  But  we  will  bless  the  Lord  from  this  time  forth 
and  for  evermore.     Praise  the  Lord. 


TWENTY-SEVENTH  DAY. 

MORNING. 

Psalm  CXVI. 

LOVE  the  Lord,  because  he  hath  heard  my 
voice  and  my  supplications. 

Because  he  hath  inclined  his  ear  unto  me,  there- 
fore will  I  call  upon  him  as  long  as  I  live. 

Gracious  is  the  Lord,  and  righteous;  yea,  our 
God  is  merciful. 

The  Lord  preserveth  the  simple:  I  was 
brought  low,  and  he  helped  nie. 

Eeturn  unto  thy  rest,  0  my  soul;  for  the  Lord 
hath  dealt  bountifully  with  thee. 

For  thou  hast  delivered  my  soul  from  death, 
mine  eyes  from  tears,  and  my  feet  from 
falling. 


S<  RIPTURE    READINGS.  183 

1  1  will  walk  before  the  Lord  in  the  laud  of  the 

living-. 

2  What  shall  1  render  unto  the  Lord  for  all  his 

benefits  toward  me? 

1  I  will  take  the  cup  of  salvation,  and  call  upon 

the  name  of  the  Lord. 

2  1  will  pay  my  vows  unto  the  Lord  now  in  the 

presence  of  all  his  people. 

1  0    Lord,   truly   I   am    thy   servant;   I   am   thy 

servant. 

2  1  will  offer  to  thee  the  sacrifice  of  thanksgiv- 

ing, and  will  call  upon  the  name  of  the  Lord. 

1  I  will  pay  my  vows  unto  the  Lord  now  in  the 

presence  of  all  his  people. 

2  In  the  courts  of  the  Lord's  house,  in  the  midst 

of  thee,  0  Jerusalem.     Praise  ye  the  Lord. 


Psalm  CXVII. 


1  A  PPiAISE  the  Lord,  all  ye  nations:  praise 

him,  all  ye  people. 

2  For  his  merciful  kindness  is  great  toward  us: 

and  the  truth  of  the  Lord  endureth  for  ever. 
Praise  ye  the  Lord. 


184  A    MANUAL    OF    WORSHIP. 

TWENTY-SEVENTH  DAY. 

AFTERNOON. 

Psalm  CXVIII. 

1  A  GIVE  thanks  unto  the  Lord;  for  he  is  good: 

because  his  mercy  endureth  for  ever. 

2  Let  them  now  that  fear  the  Lord  say,  that  his 

mercy  endureth  for  ever. 

1  I  called  upon  the  Lord  in  distress:  the  Lord 

answered  me,  and  set  me  in  a  large  place. 

2  It  is  better  to  trust  in  the  Lord  than  to  put 

confidence  in  man. 

1  It  is  better  to  trust  in  the  Lord  than  to  put 

confidence  in  princes. 

2  The  Lord  is  my  strength  and  song,  and  is  be- 

come my  salvation. 

1  The  voice  of  rejoicing  and  salvation  is  in  the 

tabernacles  of  the  righteous. 

2  The   right  hand   of   the   Lord  is   exalted:   the 

right  hand  of  the  Lord  doeth  valiantly. 

1  I  shall  not  die,  but  live,  and  declare  the  works 

of  the  Lord. 

2  Open  to  me  the  gates  of  righteousness:  I  will 

go  into  them,  and  I  will  praise  the  Lord: 

1  This  gate  of  the  Lord,  into  which  the  right- 

eous shall  enter. 

2  I  will  praise  thee:  for  thou  hast  heard  me,  and 

art  become  my  salvation. 


SCRIPTURE    READINGS.  185 

1  This  is  the  day  which  the  Lord  hath  made; 

we  will  rejoice  and  he  glad  in  it. 

2  Save  now,  I  heseech  thee,  0  Lord:  0  Lord,  I 

beseech  thee,  send  now  prosperity. 

1  Blessed  is  he  that  cometh  in  the  name  of  the 

Lord:  we  have  hlessed  you  out  of  the  house 
of  the  Lord. 

2  God  is  the  Lord,  which  hath  shewed  us  light. 

1  Thou  art  my  God,  and  I  will  praise  thee:  thou 

art  my  God,  I  will  exalt  thee. 

2  0  give  thanks  unto  the  Lord;  for  he  is  good: 

for  his  mercy  endureth  for  ever. 


TWEXTY-EIGHTH  DAY. 

MORNING. 

Selections  from  the  Epistles. 

1  T3ELOYED,  let  us  love  one  another;  for  love 

is  of  God;  and  every  one  that  loveth  is 
born  of  God  and  knoweth  God. 

2  He  that  loveth  not  knoweth  not  God;  for  God 

is  love. 
1  In  this  was  manifested  the  love  of  God  toward 
us,  because  that  God  sent  his  only  begotten 
Son    into    the    world,    that    we    might    live 
through  him, 


186  A    MANUAL    OF    WORSHIP. 

2  Beloved,  if  God  so  loved  us,  we  ought  also  to 
love  one  another. 

1  God  is  love;  and  he  that  dwelleth  in  love  dwell- 

eth  in  God,  and  God  in  him. 

2  If  a  man  say,  I  love  God,  and  hateth  his  brother, 

he  is  a  liar; 

1  For  he  that  loveth  not  his  brother  whom  he 

hath  seen,  how  can  he  love  God  whom  he 
hath  not  seen? 

2  Let  us  not  love  in  word,  neither  in  tongue;  but 

in  deed  and  in  truth. 

1  Let  love  be  without  dissimulation.     Abhor  that 

which  is  evil;  cleave  to  that  which  is  good. 

2  Be  kindly  affectioned  one  to  another,  with  broth- 

erly love;  in  honor  preferring  one  another. 

1  Not    slothful    in    business;    fervent    in    spirit; 

serving  the  Lord. 

2  Rejoicing  in  hope;  patient  in  tribulation;  con- 

tinuing steadfastly  in  prayer;  given  to  hos- 
pitality. 

1  Bless    them    which    persecute    you;    bless    and 

curse  not. 

2  Rejoice  with  them  that  do  rejoice;  and  weep 

with  them  that  weep. 

1  Be  of  the  same  mind  one  toward  another.    Mind 

not  high  things,  but  condescend  to  men  of 
low  estate.    Be  not  wise  in  your  own  conceits. 

2  Recompense  to  no  man  evil  for  evil.     Provide 

things  honest  in  the  sight  of  all  men. 


SCRIPTURE   READINGS.  187 

1  If  it  be  possible,  as  much  as  lieth  in  you,  live 

peaceably  with  all  men. 

2  Dearly    beloved,    avenge    not    yourselves,    but 

rather  give   place   unto   wrath. 

1  Therefore,  if  thine  enemy  hunger,  feed  him;  if 

he  thirst,  give  him  drink;  for  in  so  doing, 
thou  shalt  heap  coals  of  fire  on  his  head. 

2  Be  not  overcome  of  evil,  but  overcome  evil  with 

good. 


TWEXTY-EIGHTH  DAY. 

AFTERNOON. 

Psalm  CXXI. 

1  "     WILL  lift  up  mine  eyes  unto  the  hills;  from 

whence   cometh   my   help? 

2  My  help  cometh  from  the  Lord,  which  made 

heaven  and  earth. 

1  He  will  not  suffer  thy  foot  to  be  moved:   he 

that  keepeth  thee  will  not  slumber. 

2  Behold,   he   that   keepeth   Israel   shall   neither 

slumber  nor  sleep. 

1  The  Lord  is  thy  keeper:  the  Lord  is  thy  shade 

upon  thy  right  hand. 

2  The  sun  shall  not  smite  thee  by  day,  nor  the 

moon  by  night. 


188  A    MANUAL    OF    WORSHIP. 

1  The  Lord  shall  preserve  thee  from  all  evil:  he 

shall  preserve  thy  soul. 

2  The   Lord   shall   preserve   thy  going   out   and 

thy  coming  in  from  this  time  forth,  and  even 
for  evermore. 


Psalm  CXXII. 


1  WAS  glad  when  they  said  unto  me,  Let  us 

go  into  the  house  of  the  Lord. 

2  Our  feet  shall  stand  within  thy  gates,  0  Jeru- 

salem. 

1  Jerusalem  is  huilded  as  a  city  that  is  compact 

together: 

2  Whither   the   tribes  go   up,   the  tribes   of  the 

Lord,  unto  the  testimony  of  Israel,  to  give 
thanks  unto  the  name  of  the  Lord. 

1  For    there   are   set   thrones   of   judgment,   the 

thrones  of  the  house  of  David. 

2  Pray  for  the   peace   of  Jerusalem:   they   shall 

prosper  that  love  thee. 

1  Peace    be    within    thy    walls,    and    prosperity 

within  thy  palaces. 

2  For  my  brethren  and  companions'  sakes,  I  will 

now  say,  Peace  be  within  thee. 
1  Because  of  the  house  of  the  Lord  our  God,  I 
will  seek  thy  good. 


84  RIPTURE    READINGS.  189 

TWENTY-NINTH  DAY. 

MORNING. 

Psalm  CXXV. 

1  fPHEY   that   trust   in   the   Lord   shall   he   as 

Mount   Zion,   which   cannot   he  removed, 
but  abideth  for  ever. 

2  A>  the  mountains  are  round  about  Jerusalem, 

bo  the  Lord  is  round  about  his  people  from 
henceforth   even   for  ever. 

1  For  the  rod  of  the  wicked  shall  not  rest  upon 

the  lot  of  the  righteous:  lest  the  righteous 
put  forth   their  hands  unto  iniquity. 

2  Do  good,   0   Lord,   unto   those   that  he  good, 

and  to  them  that  are  upright  in  their  hearts. 

1  As  for  such  as  turn  aside  unto  their  crooked 

ways,  the  Lord  shall  lead  them  forth  with 
the  workers  of  iniquity:  but  peace  shall  he 
upon  Israel. 

Psalm  CXXXV. 

2  "DPiAISE  ye  the  Lord.    Praise  ye  the  name  of 

the   Lord;  praise  him,   0  ye  servants  of 
the  Lord. 

1  Ye  that  stand  in  the  house  of  the  Lord,  in  the 

courts  of  the  house  of  our  God, 

2  Praise  the  Lord;  for  the  Lord  is  good:  sing 

praises  unto  his  name:  for  it  is  pleasant. 


190  A    MANUAL    OF   WORSHIP. 

1  Whatsoever  the  Lord  pleased,  that  did  he  in 

heaven,  and  in  earth,   in   the  seas,  and  all 
deep  places. 

2  Thy  name,  0  Lord,  endnreth  for  ever;  and  thy 

memorial,   0   Lord,   throughout   all   genera- 
tions. 


0 


Psalm  CXXXVI. 

GIVE   thanks   unto   the   Lord:   for   he  is 
good:  for  his  mercy  endnreth  for  ever. 
2  0  give  thanks  unto  the  God  of  gods:  for  his 
mercy  endnreth  for  ever. 

1  0   give  thanks  to  the  Lord  of  lords:  for  his 

mercy  endnreth  for  ever. 

2  To  him  who  alone  doeth  great  wonders:  for  his 

mercy  endureth  for  ever. 

1  To  him  that  by  wisdom  made  the  heavens:  for 

his  mercy  endnreth  for  ever. 

2  To  him  that  stretched  out  the  earth  above  the 

waters:  for  his  mercy  endureth  for  ever. 

1  To  him  that  made  great  lights:  for  his  mercy 

endureth  for  ever: 

2  The  sun  to  rule  by  day:  for  his  mercy  endureth 

for  ever: 

1  The  moon  and  stars  to  rule  by  night:  for  his 

mercy  endureth  for  ever. 

2  0   give  thanks  unto  the   God   of  heaven:   for 

his  mercy  endureth  for  ever. 


S<  RIPTURE    READINGS.  191 

TWENTY-NINTH  DAY. 

AFTERNOON. 

Isaiah  XXXV. 

1  T1HE  wilderness  and  the  solitary  place  shall 

he  glad  for  them;  and  the   desert   shall 
blossom  as  the  rose. 

2  It  shall  blossom  abundantly,  and  rejoice  even 

with  joy  and  singing; 

1  The  glory  of  Lebanon  shall  be  given  unto  it, 

the   excellency  of   Carmel  and   Sharon; 

2  They  shall  see  the  glory  of  the  Lord,  and  the 

excellency  of  our  God. 

1  Strengthen  the  weak  hands,  and  confirm  the 

feeble  knees. 

2  Say  to  them  of  a  fearful  heart.  Be  strong,  fear 

not;   behold   your   C4od   will   come   and   save 
you. 

1  Then  the  eyes  of  the  blind  shall  be  opened,  and 

the  ears  of  the  deaf  shall  be  unstopped. 

2  Then  shall  the  lame  man  leap  as  a  hart,  and 

the  tongue  of  the  dumb  sing; 

1  For  in  the  wilderness  shall  waters  break  out. 

and  streams  in  the  desert. 

2  And  the  parched  ground  shall  become  a  pool, 

and  the  thirsty  land  springs  of  water. 


192  A    MANUAL    OF    WORSHIP. 

1  And  a  highway  shall  be  there,  and  a  way,  and 

it  shall  be  called  The  way  of  holiness. 

2  The  unclean  shall  not  pass  over  it;  the  way- 

faring men  though  fools  shall  not  err  therein. 

1  No  lion  shall  be  there,  nor  any  ravenous  beast 

shall  go  up  thereon,  it  shall  not  be  found 
there;  but  the  redeemed  shall  walk  there; 

2  And  the  ransomed  of  the  Lord  shall  return, 

and  come  to  Zion  with  songs  and  everlasting- 
joy  upon  their  heads; 
1  They  shall  obtain  joy  and  gladness,  and  sorrow 
and  sighing  shall  flee  away. 


Isaiah  XL. 


2  pREPARE  ye  the  way  of  the  Lord;  make 
straight  in  the  desert  a  highway  for  our 
God. 

1  Every  valley  shall  be  exalted,  and  every  moun- 

tain and  hill  shall  be  made  low;  and  the 
crooked  shall  be  made  straight,  and  the 
rough  places  plain. 

2  And  the  glory  of  the  Lord  shall  be  revealed, 

and  all  flesh  shall  see  it  together;  for  the 
mouth  of  the  Lord  hath  spoken  it. 


SCRIPTURE    READINGS.  193 

THIRTIETH  DAY. 

MORNING. 

Psalm  CXXXIX. 


1  A    LOli  D,  thou  hast  searched  me,  and  known 

me. 

2  Thou  knowest   my  downsitting  and  mine  up- 

rising; thou  understandest  my  thought  afar 
off. 

1  Thou  compassest  my  path  and  my  lying  down, 

and  art  acquainted  with  all  my  ways. 

2  For  there  is  not  a  word  in  my  tongue,  but,  lo, 

0  Lord,  thou  knowest  it  altogether. 

1  Such  knowledge  is  too  wonderful  for  me;  it  is 

high,  I  cannot  attain  unto  it. 

2  Whither  shall  I  go  from  thy  Spirit?  or  whither 

shall  I  flee  from  thy  presence? 

1  If  I  ascend  up  into  heaven,  thou  art  there:  if 

1  make  my  bed  in  hell,  behold  thou  art  there. 

2  If  I  take  the  wings  of  the  morning,  and  dwell 

in  the  uttermost  parts  of  the  sea; 

1  Even  there  shall  thy  hand  lead  me,  and  thy 

right  hand  shall  hold  me. 

2  If  I  say.  Surely  the  darkness  shall  cover  me; 

even  the  night  shall  be  light  about  me. 
1  Yea,  the  darkness  hideth  not  from  thee:  but 
the  night  shineth  as  the  day:  the  darkness 
and  the  light  are  both  alike  to  thee. 


194  A    MANUAL    OF    WORSHIP. 

2  I  will  praise  thee;  for  I  am  fearfully  and  won- 
derfully made:  marvellous  are  thy  works; 
and  that  my  soul  knoweth  right  well. 

1  How  precious  also  are  thy  thoughts  unto  me, 

0  God!  how  great  is  the  sum  of  them! 

2  If  I  should  count  them,  they  are  more  in  num- 

ber than  the  sand:  when  I  awake,  I  am  still 
with  thee. 

1  Search  me,   0   God,  and  know  my  heart:  try 

me,  and  know  my  thoughts: 

2  And  see  if  there  he  any  wicked  way  in  me,  and 

lead  me  in  the  way  everlasting. 


THIRTIETH  DAY. 
AFTERNOON. 
Psalm  CXLV. 

1  WILL  extol  thee,  my  God,  0  King;  and  I 

will  bless  thy  name  for  ever  and  ever. 

2  Every  day  will  I  bless  thee;  and  I  will  praise 

thy  name  for  ever  and  ever. 

1  Great  is  the  Lord,  and  greatly  to  be  praised; 

and  his  greatness  is  unsearchable. 

2  One  generation  shall  praise  thy  works  to  an- 

other, and  shall  declare  thy  mighty  acts. 
1  I   will    speak   of   the   glorious   honour   of   thy 
majesty,  and  of  thy  wondrous  works. 


st  KiprrHi;   READINGS.  195 

2  And  men  shall  speak  of  the  mighl  of  thy  ter- 
rible acts:  and  T  will  declare  thy  greatness. 

1  They  shal]  abundantly  utter  the  memory  of  thy 

great  goodness,  and  shall  sing  of  thy  right- 
eousness. 

2  The  Lord  is  gracious,  and  full  of  compassion; 

slow  to  anger,  and  of  great  mercy. 

1  The  Lord  is  good  to  all:  and  his  tender  mercies 

are  over  all  his  works. 

2  All  thy  works  shall  praise  thee,  0  Lord;  and 

thy  saints  shall  hless  thee. 

1  They  shall  speak  of  the  glory  of  thy  kingdom, 

and  talk  of  thy  power; 

2  To  make  known  to  the  sons  of  men  his  mighty 

acts,  and  the  glorious  majesty  of  his  kingdom. 

1  Thy   kingdom    is   an   everlasting   kingdom,   and 

thy  dominion  endureth  throughout  all  gen- 
erations. 

2  The  Lord  upholdeth  all  that  fall,  and  raiseth 

up  all   those  that  he  bowed  down. 

1  The  eyes  of  all  wait  upon  thee;  and  thou  givest 

them  their  meat  in  due  season. 

2  Thou   openest   thine   hand,   and    satisfieth   the 

desire  of  every  living  thing. 

1  The    Lord   is   righteous   in   all   his   ways,   and 

holy  in  all  his  works. 

2  The  Lord  is  nigh  unto  all  them  that  call  upon 

him,  to  all  that  call  upon  him  in  truth. 


196  A    MANUAL    OF    WORSHIP. 

1  Tie  will  fulfill  the  desire  of  them  that  fear  him: 

he  also  will  hear  their  cry,  and  will  save  them. 

2  My  mouth  shall  speak  the  praise  of  the  Lord: 

and  let  all  flesh  bless  his  holy  name  for  ever 
and  ever. 


THIRTY-FIRST  DAY. 
MOBNING. 

Psalm  CXLVI. 

1  "DRAISE  ye  the  Lord.     Praise  the  Lord,  0 

my  soul. 

2  While  I  live  will  I  praise  the  Lord:  I  will  sing 

praises  unto  my  God  while  I  have  any  being. 

1  Put  not  your  trust  in  princes,  nor  in  the  son 

of  man,  in  whom  there  is  no  help. 

2  His   breath   goeth   forth,   he   returneth   to   his 

earth;  in  that  very  day  his  thoughts  perish. 

1  Happy  is  he  that  hath  the  God  of  Jacob  for 

his  help,  whose  help  is  in  the  Lord  his  God: 

2  Which  made  heaven,  and  earth,  the  sea,  and  all 

that  therein  is:  which  keepeth  truth  for  ever: 

1  Which  executeth  judgment  for  the  oppressed: 

which  giveth  food  to  the  hungry.    The  Lord 
looseth  the  prisoners: 

2  The  Lord  openeth  the  eyes  of  the  blind:  the 

Lord  raiseth  them  that  are  bowed  down:  the 
Lord  loveth  the  righteous: 


SCRIPTURE    READINGS.  197 

1  The  Lukd  preserveth  the  Btrangers;  he  relieveth 

the  fatherless  and  widow:  but  the  way  of  the 

wicked  he  turneth  upside  down. 

2  The  Lord  shall  reign  for  ever,  even  thy  God, 

O  Zioii.  unto  all  generations.     Praise  ye  the 
Lord. 


Psalm  CXLVIL 

1  T)  RAISE  ye  the  Lord:  for  it  is  good  to  sing 

praises  unto  our  God;  for  it  is  pleasant; 
and  praise  is  comely. 

2  He  healeth  the  broken  in  heart,  and  bindeth 

up  their  wounds. 

1  He  telleth  the  number  of  tin-  >iar>:  he  ealleth 

them  all   by  their  names. 

2  Great    is   our   Lord,   and   of   great    power:   his 

understanding  is  infinite. 

1  The  Lord  lifteth  up  the  meek:  he  casteth  the 

wieked  down  to  the  ground. 

2  Sing   unto   the   Lord  with  thanksgiving:   sing 

praise  upon  the  harp  unto  our  God: 

1  Who    covereth    the    heaven    with    clouds,    who 

prepareth   rain   for   the   earth,   who   maketh 
grass  to  grow  upon  the  mountains. 

2  The  Lord  taketh    pleasure  in   them  that  fear 

him,  in  those  that  hope  in  his  mercy. 


198  A    MANUAL    OF    WORSHIP. 

1  He  maketh   peace  in   thy  borders,  and  filleth 

thee  with  the  finest  of  the  wheat. 

2  He  hath  not  dealt  so  with  any  nation:  and  as 

for   his   judgments,    they    have    not    known 
them.     Praise  ye  the  Lord. 


THIRTY-FIRST  DAY. 
AFTERNOON. 

Psalm  CXLVIII. 

1  T)  RAISE  ye  the  Lord.     Praise  ye  the  Lord 
from    the    heavens:    praise    him    in    the 
heights. 
2  Praise  ye  him,  all  his  angels:  praise  ye  him,  all 
his  hosts. 

1  Praise  ye  him,  sun  ami  moon:  praise  him,  all 

ye  stars  of  light. 

2  Praise    him,    ye    heavens    of    heavens,    and    ye 

waters  that  be  above  the  heavens. 

1  Let  them  praise  the  name  of  the  Lord:  for  he 

commanded,  and  they  were  created. 

2  He  hath  also  stablished  them  for  ever  and  ever: 

he  hath  made  a  decree  which  shall  not  pass. 
I*. Praise  the  Lord  from  the  earth,  ye  dragons, 

and  all  deeps: 
2  Fire,  and  hail:  snow,  and  vapour;  stormy  wind 

fulfilling  his  word: 


SCRIPTURE    READINGS.  199 

1  Mountains,  and  all  hills;  fruitful  trees,  and  all 

cedars: 

2  Beasts,  and  all  cattle;  creeping  things,  and  fly- 

ing fowl: 

1  Kings  of  the  earth,  and  all  people;  princes,  and 

all  judges  of  the  earth: 

2  Both  young  men,  and  maidens;  old  men,  and 

children : 
1  Let  them  praise  the  name  of  the  Lord:  for  his 
name  alone  is  excellent;  his  glory  is  above 
the  earth  and  heaven. 


Psalm  CXLIX. 

2  "DEALS R  ye  the  Lord.  Sing  unto  the  Lord 
a  new  song,  and  his  praise  in  the  congre- 
gation of  saints. 

1  Let  Israel  rejoice  in  him  that  made  him:  let 

the  children  of  Zion  be  joyful  in  their  King. 

2  For  the  Lord  taketh  pleasure  in  his  people:  he 

will  beautifv  the  meek  with  salvation. 


Psalm  CL. 

1  "ORAISE  ye  the   Lord.     Praise  God  in  his 

sanctuary:   praise   him   in   the   firmament 
of  his  power. 

2  Let   every  thing  that  hath   breath   praise  the 

Lord.     Praise  ye  the  Lord. 


HYMNS. 


1.  10. 

1  A  J31DE  in  me,  0  Lord,  and  I  in  thee, 

-*-*-    From  this  good  hour,  0  leave  me  nevermore; 
Then  shall  the  discord  cease,  the  wound  be  healed, 
The  life-long  bleeding  of  the  soul  be  o'er. 

2  Abide  in  me;  o'ershadow  by  thy  love 

Each  half-formed  purpose  and  dark  thought  of  sin; 
Quench  ere  it  rise  each  selfish,  low  desire, 
And  keep  my  soul  as  thine,  calm  and  divine. 

ii  As  some  rare  perfume  in  a  vase  of  clay, 
Pervades  it  with  a  fragrance  not  its  own 
So,  when  thou  dwellest  in  a  mortal  soul, 

All  heaven's  own  sweetness  seems  around  it  thrown. 

4  Abide  in  me:  there  have  been  moments  blest, 

When  I  have  heard  thy  voice  and  felt  thy  power; 
Then  evil  lost  its  grasp;  and  passion  hushed, 
Owned  the  divine  enchantment  of  the  hour. 


These  were  but  seasons  beautiful  and  rare; 

Abide  in  me,  and  they  shall  ever  be; 
Fulfill  at  once  thy  precept  and  my  prayer, 

Come,  and  abide  in  me,  and  T  in  thee. 

Harriet  Beecher  Stove  (1812-1896). 


PRAISE    AND    PRAYER.  201 


10. 


1     A  BIDE  with  me!  fast  falls  the  eventide, 
-*■*-     The  darkness  deepens;  Lord,  with  me  abide! 
When   other   helpers  fail,  and   comforts  flee, 
Help  of  the  helpless,  oh,  abide  with  me! 


2  Swift  to  its  close  ebbs  out  life's  little  day; 
Earth's  joys  grow  dim,  its  glories  pass  away; 
Change  and  decay  on  all  around  1  see: 
0  thou  who  ehangest  not,  abide  with  me! 

'■)  Xot  a  brief  glance  I  beg,  a  passing  word, 
But  as  thou  dwell'st  with  thy  disciples,  Lord, 
Familiar,  condescending,  patient,  free, 
Come  not  to  sojourn,  but  abide  with  me. 


i    Come  not  in  terrors,  as  the  King  of  kings, 
But  kind  and  good,  with  healing  in  thy  wings; 
Tears  for  all  woes,  a  heart  for  every  plea, 
Come.  Friend  of  sinners,  thus  abide  with  me. 


Thou  on  my  head  in  early  youth  didst  smile. 
And  though  rebellious  and  perverse  meanwhile, 
Thou  hast  not  left  me.  oft  as  I  left  thee; 
On  to  the  close,  0  Lord,  abide  with  me. 


6  I  need  thy  presence  every  passing  hour: 

What,  but  thy  grace,  can  foil  the  tempter's  power? 
Who,  like  thyself,  my  guide  and  stay  can  be? 
Through  cloud  and  sunshine,  Lord,  abide  with  mt1. 


202  A    MANUAL    OF    WORSHIP. 

»    I  fear  no  foe  with  thee  at  hand  to  bless; 
Ills  have  no  weight,  and  tears  no  bitterness. 
Where  is  death's  sting,  where,  grave,  thy  victory? 
I  triumph  still,  if  thou  abide  with  me. 

8  Hold  thou  thy  cross  before  my  closing  eyes; 

Shine  through  the  gloom,  and  point  me  to  the  skies; 
Heaven's  morning  breaks,  and  earth's  vain  shadows 

flee; 
In  life,  in  death,  0  Lord,  abide  with  me. 

Henry  Francis  Lyte  (1793-1847). 


3.  S.  M. 

1  A    CHARGE  to  keep  I  have: 
^*-      A  God  to  glorify; 

A  never-dying  soul  to  save, 
And  fit  it  for  the  sky; — 

2  To  serve  the  present  age, 

My  calling  to  fulfill; 
Oh,  may  it  all  my  powers  engage 
To  do  my  Master's  will. 

3  Arm  me  with  jealous  care, 

As  in  thy  sight  to  live; 
And  oh,  thy  servant,  Lord,  prepare 
A  strict  account  to  give. 

4  Help  me  to  watch  and  pray, 

And  on  thyself  rely; 
Assured,  if  I  my  trust  betray, 
I  shall  for  ever  die. 

Charles  Wesley  (1708-1788). 


PRAISE    AND    PRAYER.  2U3 

4.  6.6.4. 

1    UL  hail,  God's  angel,  Truth! 
£*•     In  whose  immortal  youth 

Fresh  graces  shine: 
To  her  sweei  majesty, 

Lord,  help  lis   bend  the  knee, 
And  all  her  beauty  see, 
And  wealth  divine. 


2  Thanks  for  the  names  that  light 
The  path  of  Truth  and  Right 

And  Freedom's   way: 
For  all  whose  life  doth  prove 
The  might  of  Faith,  Hope,  Love, 
Thousands  of  hearts  to  move, 

A  power  to-day. 

3  Thanks  for  the  heart  of  Love, 
Kin  to  thine  own  above, 

Tender  and  brave; 
Ready  to  bear  the  cross. 
To  suffer  pain  and  loss, 
And  earthly  good  count  dross, 

In  toils  to  save. 


May  their  dear  memory  be 
True  guide,  0  Lord,  to  thee. 

With  saints  of  yore; 
And  mav  the  work  they  wrought. 
The  truth  of  God  they  taught. 
The  good  for  man  they  sought. 

Spread  evermore. 


W.  Newell. 


204  A    MANUAL    OF    WUKSHIP. 

5.  L.  M. 

1    ALL  holy,  everliving  One! 
-^-     With  uncreated  splendor  bright! 
Darkness  may  blot  from  heaven  the  sun, 
Thou  art  my  everlasting  light. 

y  2  Let  every  star  withhold  its  ray; 

Clouds  hide  the  earth  and  sky  from  sight; 
Fearless  I  still  pursue  my  way 

Toward  thee,  my  everlasting  light. 

3  Thou  art  the  only  source  of  day; 
Forgetting  thee  alone  is  night; 
All  things  for  which  we  hope  or  pray 
Flow  from  thine  everlasting  light. 

i  Still  nearer  thee  my  soul  would  rise; 
Thus  she  attains  her  highest  flight, 
And,  as  the  eagle  sunward  flies, 
Seeks   thee,   her   everlasting   light. 

;  Thomas  Hill  ( 1818-1891 ). 


L.  M. 


1  ALL  praise  to  him  who  built  the  hills; 

^*-     All  praise  to  him  the  streams  who  fills; 
All  praise  to  him  who  lights  each  star 
That  sparkles  in  the  blue  afar. 

2  All  praise  to  him  who  makes  the  morn, 
And  bids  it  glow  with  beams  new-born; 
Who  draws  the  shadows  of  the  night. 
Like  curtains,  o'er  our  wearied  sight. 


PRAISE    AND    PRAYER.  205 

3  All  praise  to  him  whose  love  hath  given, 
In  Christ  his  Son,  the  Life  of  heaven; 
Who  gives  us  for  our  darkness  light, 
And  turns  to  day  our  deepest  night. 

4  All  praise  to  him  the  chain  who  broke, 
The  prison  opened,  bnrst  the  yoke, 
Led  forth  its  captives,  glad  and  free, 
The  heirs  of  endless  liberty. 

Horatius  Bonar  (1808-1890). 


7.  7.6. 

1  ALL  things  bright  and  beautiful, 
-£*■     All  creatures  great  and  small, 
All  things  wise  and  wonderful, 

The  Lord  God  made  them  all. 

2  Each  little  flower  that  opens, 

Each  little  bird  that  sings; 

He  made  their  glowing  colors, 

He  made  their  tiny  wings. 


3  The  rich  man  in  his  castle, 
The  poor  man  at  the  gate; 
God  made  them  high  or  lowly, 
And  ordered  their  estate. 


4  The  purple-headed  mountain, 
The  river  running  by, 
The  sunset  and  the  morning 
That  brightens  up  the  sky: 


206  A    MANUAL    OF    WORSHIP. 

5  The  cold  wind  in  the  winter, 

The  pleasant  summer  sun, 

The  ripe  fruits  in  the  garden, 

He  made  them  every  one. 

6  The  tall  trees  in  the  greenwood, 

The  meadows  where  we  play, 
The  rushes  by  the  water 
We  gather  every  day. 

7  He  gave  us  eyes  to  see  them, 

And  lips  that  we  might  tell 
How  great  is  God  Almighty, 
Who  doeth  all  things  well. 

Mrs.  Cecil  F.  Alexander  (1830-1895). 


8. 


1  A  LL  things  beautiful  and  fair, 
^     Earth  and  sky  and  balmy  air; 
Sunny  fields  and  shady  grove, 
Gently  whisper,  "God  is  love!" 

2  Every  tree  and  flower  we  pass, 
Every  tuft  of  waving  grass; 
Every  leaf  and  opening  bud, 
Seem  to  tell  us  "God  is  (rood." 


3  Little  streams  that  glide  along, 
Yerdant,  mossy  banks  among, 
Shadowing  forth  the  clouds  above, 
Softly  murmur,  "God  is  love!" 


PRAISE    AND    PRAYER.  20* 

4  lie  who  dwelleth  high  in  heaven, 
Unto  us  has  all  things  given; 
Lei  us.  as  through  life  we  move, 
Ever  feel  that  "God  is  love!" 

Eliza  Lee  Follen  (1787-1SGO). 


9.  P.    M. 

1     A     MIGHTY  fortress  is  our  God, 
£*-       A  bulwark  never  failing: 
Our  Helper  he,  amid  the  flood 

Of  mortal  ills  prevailing. 
For  still  our  ancient  foe 
Doth  seek  to  work  his  woe; 
His  craft  and  power  are  great, 
And  armed  with  cruel  hate, 

On   earth    is   not    his   equal. 


Did  we  in  our  own  strength  confide, 
Our  striving  would  be  losing: 

Were  not  the  right  man  on  our  side, 
The  man  of  God's  own  choosing. 

Dost  ask  who  that  may  he? 

Christ  Jesus,   it   is  he: 

Lord  Sabaoth  is  his  name. 

From  age  to  age  the  same, 
And  he  must  win  the  battle. 


q 


And  though  this  world,  with  devils  filled. 

Should  threaten  to  undo  us; 
We  will  not  fear,  for  God  hath  willed 

His  truth  to  triumph  through  us. 


208  A    MANUAL    OP    WOttSHlP. 


Let  goods  and  kindred  g< 


This  mortal  life  also: 
The  body  they  may  kill: 
God's  truth  abideth  still, 
His  kingdom  is  for  ever. 

Martin  Luther  (1483-1546),  tr.  by  Frederick  H.  Hedge  (1805-1890). 


10.  S.  M. 

1  AN!)  is  there,  Lord,  a  rest 
*-*-     For  Aveary  souls  designed, 
Where  not  a  care  shall  stir  the  breast, 

Or  sorrow  entrance  find? 

2  Is  there  a  blissful  home, 

Where  kindred  minds  shall  meet, 
And  live  and  love,  nor  ever  roam 
From  that  serene  retreat? 

3  Are  there  bright  happy  fields, 

Where  naught  that  blooms  shall  die; 
Where  each  new  scene  fresh  pleasure  yields, 
And  healthful  breezes  sigh? 

4  Are  there  celestial  streams 

Where  living  waters  glide, 
With  murmurs  sweet  as  angel  dreams, 
And  flowery  banks  beside? 

5  Forever  blessed  they 

Whose  joyful  feet  shall  stand, 
While  endless  ages  waste  away, 
Amid  that  glorious  land. 


PRAISE    AND    PRAYER.  I'd'.) 

(i  My  bou]  would  thither  tend, 

While  toilsome  years  are  given; 
Then  let  me.  gracious  God,  ascend 
To  sweet  repose  in  heaven. 

Bay  Palmer  (1808-1887). 


11.  C.    M. 

\XD  now  another  day  is  gone. 
■^*-     I'll  sing  my  Maker's  praise; 
My  comforts  every  hour  make  known 
His  providence  and  grace. 


2  I  lay  my  body  down  to  sleep; 

Let  angels  guard  my  head, 
And  through  the  hours  of  darkness  keep 
Their  watch  around  my  bed. 

3  With  cheerful  heart  I  close  mine  eyes, 

Since  thou  wilt  not  remove; 
And  in  the  morning  let  me  rise 
Eejoicing  in  thy  love. 

Isaac  Watts  (1674-1748). 


12.  8.7.8.8.7. 

ANGELS  holy,  high  and  lowly. 
^     Sing  the  praises  of  the  Lord! 

Earth  and  sky.  all  living  nature, 

Man,  the  stamp  of  thy  Creator, 
Praise  ye,  praise  ye  God,  the  Lord! 


210  A    MANUAL    OF    WORSHIP. 

2  Sun  and  moon,  bright  night  and  moonlight; 
Starry  temples,  azure-floored; 

Cloud  and  rain,  and  wild  wind's  madness, 
Sons  of  God  that  shout  for  gladness, 
Praise  ye,  praise  ye  God,  the  Lord! 

3  Ocean  hoary,  tell  his  glory; 

Cliffs,  where  trembling  seas  have  roared; 
Pulse   of   waters,   blithely   beating, 
Wave  advancing,  wave  retreating, 

Praise  ye,  praise  ye  God,  the  Lord! 

4  Polling  river,  praise  him  ever, 

From  the  mountain's  deep  vein  poured; 
Silver  fountain,  clearly  gushing, 
Troubled  torrent,  wildly  rushing, 

Praise  ye,  praise  ye  God,  the  Lord: 

5  Praise  him  ever,  bounteous  Giver; 
Praise  him,  Father,  Friend,  and  Lord! 

Each  glad  soul  its  free  course  winging, 
Each  glad  voice  its  free  song  singing, 
Praise  the  great  and  mighty  Lord! 

John  Stuart  Blackie  (1809-1895). 


13.  L.  M.  D. 

A  KM  these  thy  soldiers,  mighty  Lord, 
^-     With  shield  of  faith  and  Spirit's  sword; 
Forth  to  the  battle  may  they  go, 
And  boldly  fight  against  the  foe, 
With  banner  of  the  cross  unfurled, 
And  by  it  overcome  the  world; 
And  so  at  last  receive  from  thee 
The  palm  and  crown  of  victory. 


PRAISE    AND    PRAYER.  211 

Come,  ever-blessed   Spirit,  come, 
And  make  1 1 1  \   servants3  hearts  thy  home; 
May  each  a  living  temple  lie. 
Hallowed  forever.  Lord,  to  thee; 
Enrich  that   temple's  holy  shrine 
With  sevenfold  gifts  of  grace  divine: 
With  wisdom,  light,  and  knowledge  bless, 
Strength,  counsel,  fear,  and  godliness. 

Christopher  Wordsuorth  (1807-1885). 


14.  8.6. 

A  ROUXD  the  throne  of  God  in  heaven 
-^-     Thousands  of  children  stand. 
Children  whose  sins  are  all  forgiven, 
A  holy,  happy  band; 

Singing  glory,  glory, 
Glory  be  to  God  on  high. 


What  brought  them  to  that  world  above, 

That  heaven  so  bright  and  fair, 
Where  all  is  peace,  and  joy,  and  love, — 

How  came  those  children  there? 
Singing.  &c. 

On  earth  they  sought  their  Saviour's  grace, 

On  earth  they  loved  his  name: 
So  now  they  see  his  blessed  face, 

And  stand  before  the  Lamb: 
Sino-ino-.  &c. 

Anne  H.  Shepherd  (1809-1857). 


212  A    MANUAL    OF    WORSHIP. 

15.  L.  M. 

1  ASLEEP  in  Jesus!  blessed  sleep! 

^*-     From  which  none  ever  wake  to  weep; 
A  calm  and  undisturbed  repose, 
Unbroken  by  the  last  of  foes. 

2  Asleep  in  Jesus!     Oh,  how  sweet 
To  be  for  such  a  slumber  meet; 
With  holy  confidence  to  sing- 
That  death  hath  lost  its  painful  sting! 

3  Asleep  in  Jesus!  peaceful  rest! 
Whose  waking  is  supremely  blest; 
No  fear,  no  woe  shall  dim  that  hour 
That  manifests  the  Saviour's  power. 

4  Asleep  in  Jesus!     Oh,  for  me 
May  such  a  blissful  refuge  be! 
Securely  shall  my  ashes  lie, 
Waiting  the  summons  from  on  high. 

5  Asleep  in  Jesus!  far  from  thee 

Thy  kindred  and  their  graves  may  be; 
But  there  is  still  a  blessed  sleep, 
From  which  none  ever  wake  to  weep. 

Mrs.  Margaret  Mackay  (1802 ). 


16.  8.7.  D. 

1     A  T  thy  feet,  our  God  and  Father, 
J-*-     Who  hast  blessed  us  all  our  days, 
We  with  grateful  hearts  would  gather, 
To  begin  the  year  with  praise; 


PRAISE    AND    PRAYER.  213 

Praise  for  light  so  brightly  shining 

On  our  steps  from  heaven  above; 
Praise  for  mercies  daily  twining 
Round  us  golden  cords  of  love. 

2  Jesus,  for  thy  love  most  tender, 

On  the  cross  for  sinners  shown, 
We  would  praise  thee  and  surrender 

All  our  hearts  to  be  thine  own; 
With  so  blest  a  friend  provided, 

We  upon  our  way  would  go, 
Sure  of  being  safely  guided, 

Guarded  well  from  every  foe. 

3  Every  day  will  be  the  brighter, 

When  thy  gracious  face  we  see; 
Every  burden  will  be  lighter, 

When  we  know  it  comes  from  thee; 
Spread  thy  love's  broad  banner  o'er  us, 

(live  us  strength  to  serve  and  wait, 
Till  the  glory  breaks  before  us, 

Through  the  city's  open  gate. 

James  D.  Bunts  (1823-1864). 


17.  L.  M. 

1  A  WAKE,  my  soul,  and  with  the  sun 
-*■*•     Thy  daily  stage  of  duty  run; 
Shake  off  dull  sloth,  and  early  rise 
To  pay  thy  morning  sacrifice. 

2  Redeem  thy  misspent  time  that's  past, 
And  live  this  day  as  if  thy  last; 
Improve  thy  talent  with  due  care; 
For  the  great  day  thyself  prepare. 


21-1  A    MANUAL    OF    WORSHIP. 

3  Let  all  thy  converse  be  sincere, 

Thy  conscience  as  the  noontide  clear; 
Think  how  all-seeing  God  thy  ways 
And  all  thy  secret  thoughts  surveys. 

4  Wake,  and  lift  up  thyself,  my  heart, 
And  with  the  angels  bear  thy  part, 
Who  all  night  long,  unwearied,  sing 
Glory  to  the  eternal  King. 

Thomas  Ken  (1637-1711). 


18.  C.  M. 

1     AWAKE,  my  soul,  stretch  every  nerve, 
-£*■     And  press  with  vigor  on; 
A  heavenly  race  demands  thy  zeal, 
And  an  immortal  crown. 


2  A  cloud  of  witnesses  around 

Hold  thee  in  full  survey; 
Forget  the  steps  already  trod, 
And  onward  press  thy  way. 

3  'Tis  God's  all-animating  voice 

That  calls  thee  from  on  high; 
'Tis  his  own  hand  presents  the  prize 
To  thine  aspiring  eye. 

4  Blest  Saviour,  introduced  by  thee, 

Have  I  my  work  begun; 
And,  crowned  with  victory,  at  thy  feet 
I'll  lay  my  laurels  down. 

Philip  Doddridge  (1702-1751). 


PRAISE    AND    PRAYER.  215 

19.  P.  M. 

1  DEAUTIFUL  the  little  hands, 

■*-'     That  fulfill  the  Lord's  commands; 

Beautiful  the  little  eyes, 

Kindled  with  light  from  the  skies. 

Beautiful,  beautiful  little  hands, 
That  fulfill  the  Lord's  commands; 
Beautiful,  beautiful  little  eyes, 
Kindled  with  light  from  the  skies. 

2  All  the  little  hands  were  made 
Jesus'  precious  cause  to  aid; 
All  the  little  hearts  to  beat 
Warm  in  his  service  so  sweet. 

Beautiful,  beautiful  little  hands,  &e. 

3  All  the  little  lips  should  pray 
To  the  Saviour  every  day; 
All  the  little  feet  should  go 
Swift  on  his  errands  below. 

Beautiful,  beautiful  little  hands,  &c. 

4  What  your  little  hands  can  do, 
That  the  Lord  intends  for  you; 
Make  that  thing  your  first  delight, 
Do  it  to  him  with  your  might. 

Beautiful,  beautiful  little  hands,  &c. 

T.  Corhru. 


20.  L.  M. 

"DEFORE  Jehovah's  awful  throne 
-^     Ye  nations  bow  with  sacred  joy; 
Know  that  the  Lord  is  God  alone; 
He  can  create  and  he  destroy. 


216  A    MANUAL    OF    WORSHIP. 

2  His  sovereign  power,  without  our  aid, 

Made  us  of  clay  and  formed  us  men; 
And  when,  like  wandering  sheep,  we  strayed, 
He  brought  us  to  his  fold  again. 

3  We'll  crowd  thy  gates  with  thankful  songs; 

High  as  the  heavens  our  voices  raise; 
And  earth,  with  her  ten  thousand  tongues, 
Shall  fill  thy  courts  with  sounding  praise. 

4  Wide  as  the  world  is  thy  command, 

Vast  as  eternity  thy  love; 
Firm  as  a  rock  thy  truth  must  stand, 
When  rolling  years  shall  cease  to  move. 

Isaac  Watts  (1674-1748). 


21.  S.  M. 

1  "BLEST  be  the  tie  that  binds 
*-*     Our  hearts  in  Christian  love; 
The  fellowship  of  kindred  minds 

Is  like  to  that  above. 

2  Before  our  Father's  throne 

We   pour  our  ardent  prayers; 
Our  fears,  our  hopes,  our  aims  are  one, 
Our  comforts  and  our  cares. 

3  We  share  our  mutual  woes, 

Our  mutual  burdens  bear, 
And  often  for  each  other  flows 
The  sympathizing  tear. 


PRAISE    AND    PRAYER.  21' 

From  sorrow,  toil,  and  pain, 

And  sin  we  shall  be  free; 
And  perfect  love  and  friendship  reign 

Through  all  eternity. 

John  Faucett  (1740-1817). 


22.  8. 

1  "DLEST  be  thou,  0  God  of  Israel! 
D     Thou,  our  Father  and  our  Lord! 
Majesty  is  thine  forever; 

Ever  be  thy  name  adored. 

2  Thine,  0  Lord,  are  power  and  greatness; 

Glory,  victory,  are  thy  own; 
All  is  thine  in  earth  or  heaven, 
Oyer  all  thy  boundless  throne. 

3  Riches  come  of  thee,  and  honor; 

Power  and  might  to  thee  belong; 
Thine  it  is  to  make  us  prosper, 
Only  thine  to  make  us  strong. 

-1  Lord,  our  God.  for  these  thy  bounties, 
Hymns  of  gratitude  we  raise; 
To  thy  name,  forever  glorious, 
Ever  we  address  our  praise. 

Henry  U.  Onderdonk  (1789-1858). 


23.  S.  M. 

BREATHE  on  me,  Breath  of  God, 
Fill  me  with  life  anew. 
That  I  may  love  what  thou  dost  love, 
And  do  what  thou  would'st  do! 


218  A   MANUAL   OF   WORSHIP. 

2  Breathe  on  me,  Breath  of  God, 
Until  my  heart  is  pure, 
Until  with  thee  I  will  one  will, 
To  do  or  to  endure. 


3  Breathe  on  me,  Breath  of  God, 

Till  I  am  wholly  thine, 
Till  all  this  earthly  part  of  me 
Glows  with  thy  fire  divine! 

4  Breathe  on  me,  Breath  of  God, 

So  I  shall  never  die, 
But  live  with  thee  the  perfect  life 
Of  thine  eternity. 

£.#a/c/t(  1835-1889). 


24. 


1  DEETHBEN,  let  us  join  to  bless 

-"-^     Christ,  our  peace  and  righteousness; 
Let  our  praise  to  him  be  given, 
High  at  God's  right  hand  in  heaven. 

2  Thee  the  angels  ceaseless  sing; 

Thee  we  praise,  our  Priest  and  King; 
Worthy  is  thy  name  of  praise, 
Full  of  glory,  full  of  grace. 

3  Thou  hast  the  glad  tidings  brought 
Of  salvation  by  thee  wrought; 
Wrought  to  set  thy  people  free. 
Wrought  to  bring  our  souls  to  thee. 


PRAISE    AND    PRAYER.  2 1(J 

4  May  we  follow  and  adore 

Thee,  our  Saviour,  more  and  more; 
Guide  and  bless  us  with  thy  love 
Till  we  join  thy  saints  above. 

5  Tear  not,  brethren;  joyful  stand 
On  the  1  (orders  of  your  land; 
Christ,  the  everlasting  Son, 
Bids  you  undismayed  go  on. 

6  Lord,  obediently  we  go, 
Gladly  leaving  all  below: 
Only  thou  our  leader  be, 
And  we  still  will  follow  thee. 

John  Cennick  (d.  1755). 


25.  6-5- 

1  T3KIGHTLY  gleams  our  banner, 
D      Pointing  to  the  sky, 
Waving  on  Christ's  soldiers 

To  their  home,  on  high! 
Marching  through  the  desert, 

Gladly  thus  we  pray, 
Still,  with  hearts  united, 
Singing  on  our  way, — 

Brightly  gleams  our  banner, 

Pointing  to  the  sky, 
Waving  on  Christ's  soldiers 
To  their  home  on  high! 

2  Jesus.  Lord  and  Master, 

At  thy  sacred  feet, 
lb  to.  with  hearts  rejoicing, 
See  thy  children  meet. 


220  A    MANUAL    OF    WORSHIP. 

Often  have  we  left  thee, 

Often  gone  astray; 
Keep  us,  mighty  Saviour, 

In  the  narrow  way. 

Brightly  gleams  our  banner,  &c. 

3  Pattern  of  our  childhood, 

Once  thyself  a  child, 
Make  our  childhood  holy, 

Pure,  and  meek,  and  mild. 
In  the  hour  of  danger 

Whither  can  we  flee, 
Save  to  thee,  our  Saviour, 

Only  unto  thee? 

Brightly  gleams  our  banner,  &c. 

4  All  our  days  direct  us 

In  the  way  we  go; 
Crown  us  still  victorious 

Over  every  foe: 
Bid  thine  angels  shield  us 

When  the  storm-clouds  lower; 
Pardon  thou  and  save  us 

In  the  last  dread  hour. 

Brightly  gleams  our  banner,  &c. 

5  Then  with  saints  and  angels 

May  we  join  above, 
Offering  prayers  and  praises 

At  thy  throne  of  love. 
When  the  march  is  over, 

Then  come  rest  and  peace, 
Jesus  in  his  beauty! 

Songs  that  never  cease! 

Brightly  gleams  our  banner,  &c. 

Thomas  J.  Potter  (1827-1873). 


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26.  0.4. 

1  pLIXG  to  the  mighty  One, 
^      Cling  in  thy  grief; 
Cling  to  the  holy  One, 

He  gives  relief; 
(ling  to  the  gracious  One, 

Cling  in  thy  pain; 
Cling  to  the  faithful  One, 

He  will  sustain. 

2  Cling  to  the  living  One, 

Cling  in  thy  woe; 
Cling  to  the  loving  One, 

Through  all  below; 
Cling  to  the  pardoning  One, 

He  speaketh  peace; 
Cling  to  the  healing  One, 

Anguish  shall  cease. 

3  Cling  to  the  pierced  One, 

Cling  to  his  side; 
Cling  to  the  risen  One, 

In  him  abide; 
Cling  to  the  coming  One, 

Hope  shall  arise; 
Cling  to  the  reigning  One, 

Joy  lights  thine  eyes. 

Henry  Bennett  (1813-1868). 


27.  C.  M. 

C10ME,  Christian  children,  come  and  raise 
■'      Your  voice  with  one  accord; 
Come,  sing  in  joyful  songs  of  praise 
The  glories  of  your  Lord. 


222  A    MANUAL    OF    WORSHIP. 

2  Sing  of  the  wonders  of  his  Love, 

And  loudest  praises  give 
To  him  who  left  his  throne  above, 
And  died  that  you  might  live. 

3  Sing  of  the  wonders  of  his  Truth, 

And  read  in  every  page 
The  promise  made  to  earliest  youth, 
Fulfilled  to  latest  age. 

4  Sing  of  the  wonders  of  his  Power, 

Who  with  his  own  right  arm, 
Upholds  and  keeps  you  hour  by  hour, 
And  shields  from  every  harm. 

5  Sing  of  the  wonders  of  his  Grace, 

Who  made  and  keeps  you  his, 
And  guides  you  to  the  appointed  place, 
At  his  right  hand  in  bliss. 

Dorothy  Ann  Thrupp  (1779-1849). 


28. 

1  pOME,  every  youthful  heart, 

^     That  loves  the  Saviour's  name, 
Your  noblest  powers  exert 
To  celebrate  his  fame: 

Tell  all  above  and  all  below 
The  debt  of  love  to  him  you  owe. 

2  He  left  his  starry  crown, 

And  laid  his  robes  aside, 
On  wings  of  love  came  down, 

And  wept,  and  bled,  and  died: 

What  he  endured,  oh,  who  can  tell. 
To  save  our  souls  from  death  and  hell? 


6.8. 


PRAISE    AND    PRAYER.  223 

3  From  the  dark  grave  he  rose, 

The  mansion  of  the  dead; 
And  thence  his  mighty  foes 

In  glorious  triumph  led: 

L  p  through  the  sky  the  conqueror  rode, 
And  reigns  on  high  the  Saviour,  God. 

4  From  thence  he'll  quickly  come, 

His  chariot  will  not  stay, 
And  bear  our  spirits  home 
To  realms  of  endless  day; 

Then  shall  we  see  his  lovely  face, 
And  ever  be  in  his  embrace. 

5  Jesus,  we  ne'er  can  pay 

The  debt  we  owe  thy  love; 
Yet  tell  us  how  we  may 
Our  gratitude  approve: 

Our  hearts,  our  all,  to  thee  we  give; 
The  gift,  though  small,  do  thou  receive. 

Samuel  Stennett  (1727-1795). 


29.  L.  M. 

1  f^OME,  gracious  Spirit,  heavenly  dove, 
^  With  light  and  comfort  from  above; 
Be  thou  our  guardian,  thou  our  guide, 
O'er  every  thought  and  step  preside. 

2  The  light  of  truth  to  us  display, 
And  make  us  know  and  love  thy  way; 
Plant  holy  fear  in  every  heart. 

That  we  from  God  may  ne'er  depart. 


224  A    MANUAL    OF    WORSHIP. 

o  Lead  us  to  Christ,  the  living  way, 
Nor  let  us  from  his  pastures  stray; 
Lead  us  to  holiness,  the  road 
That  we  must  take  to  dwell  with  God. 

4  Lead  us  to  God,  our  final  rest, 
To  be  with  him  for  ever  blest; 
Lead  us  to  heaven,  its  bliss  to  share, 
Fullness  of  joy  for  ever  there. 

Simon  Browne  (1680-1732). 


30.  S.  M. 

1  riOME,  Holy  Spirit,  come; 

^      Let  thy  bright  beams  arise; 
Dispel  the  darkness  from  our  minds, 
And  open  all  our  eyes. 

2  Revive  our  drooping  faith, 

Our  doubts  and  fears  remove, 
And  kindle  in  our  breasts  the  flame 
Of  never-dying  love. 

3  Convince  us  of  our  sin, 

Then  lead  to  Jesus'  blood; 
And  to  our  wondering  view  reveal 
The  secret  love  of  God. 


'Tis  thine  to  cleanse  the  heart, 

To  sanctify  the  soul, 
To  pour  fresh  life  on  every  part, 

And  new  create  the  whole. 


PRAISE    AND    PRAYER.  22- 

Dwell  therefore  in  our  hearts, 

()ur  minds  from  bondage  free; 
Then  shall  we  know,  and  praise,  and  low 

The  Father,  Son,  and  Thee. 

Joseph  Hart  (1712-1768). 


31.  7.  D. 

1  piOME,  ye  thankful  people,  come, 
^     Eaise  the  song  of  harvest  home! 
All  is  safely  gathered  in 

Ere  the  winter  storms  begin: 
God,  our  Maker,  doth  provide 
For  our  wants  to  be  supplied: — 
Come  to  God's  own  temple,  come, 
Raise  the  song  of  harvest  home! 

2  All  the  world  is  God's  own  field, 
Fruit  unto  his  praise  to  yield; 
Wheat  and  tares  together  sown, 
Unto  joy  or  sorrow  grown: 

First  the  blade,  and  then  the  ear, 
Then  the  full  corn  shall  appear: 
Lord  of  harvest,  grant  that  we 
Pure  and  holy  grain  may  be. 

3  For  the  Lord  our  God  shall  come, 
And  shall  take  his  harvest  home; 
From  his  field  shall  in  that  day 
All  offences  purge  away: 

Give  his  angels  charge  at  last 
In  the  fire  the  tares  to  cast; 
But  the  fruitful  ears  to  store 
In  his  garner  evermore. 


228  A    MANUAL    OF    WORSHIP. 

4  Even  so,  Lord,  quickly  come 
To  thy  final  harvest  home! 
Gather  thou  fhy  people  in, 
Free  from  sorrow,  free  from  sin; 
There,  for  ever,  purified, 
In  thy  presence  to  abide: 
Come,  with  all  thine  angels,  come, 
Eaise  the  glorious  harvest  home! 

Henry  Alford  (1810-1871). 


32.  S.  M. 

COME,  ye  that  love  the  Lord, 
And  let  your  joys  be  known; 
Join  in  a  song  with  sweet  accord, 
And  thus  surround  the  throne. 


2  Let  those  refuse  to  sing- 

That  never  knew  our  God; 
But  children  of  the  heavenly  King 
May  speak  their  joys  abroad. 

3  The  men  of  grace  have  found 

Glory  begun  below; 
Celestial  fruits  on  earthly  ground 
From  faith  and  hope  may  grow. 

4  The  hill  of  Zion  yields 

A  thousand  sacred  sweets, 
Before  we  reach  the  heavenly  fields, 
Or  walk  the  golden  streets. 


PRAISE    AND    PRAYER.  22< 


5  Then1  we  shall  see  his  face, 

And  never,  never  sin; 
There  from  the  rivers  of  his  grace 
Drink  endless  pleasures  in. 

6  Then  let  our  songs  abound, 

And  every  tear  be  dry; 
We're  marching  through  ImmanuePs  ground 


To  fairer  worlds  on  high. 


Isaac  Watts  (1674-1748). 


33.  P.  M. 

1  F)AY  is  dying  in  the  west; 

-L'      Heaven  is  touching  earth  with  rest: 
Wait  and  worship  while  the  night 
Sets  her  evening  lamps  alight 
Through  all  the  sky. 

Holy,  holy,  holy,  Lord  God  of  Hosts! 
Heaven  and  earth  are  full  of  thee! 
Heav'n  and  earth  are  praising  thee, 
()  Lord  most  high! 

2  Lord  of  life,  beneath  the  dome 
Of  the  universe,  thy  home, 
(iather  us  who  seek  thy  face 
To  the  fold  of  thy  embrace, 

For  thou  art  nigh. 

Holy,  holy,  holy,  Lord  God  of  Hosts,  &c. 

Mary  A.  Lathbury  |  1841 ). 


34.  7.6. 

1   TV)WX   in  the  pleasant   pastures, 
U       Beside  the  waters  still, 
Behold  the  Shepherd  leadeth 

His  little  flock  at  will: 


228  A    MANUAL    OF    WORSHIP. 

Gently,  oh,  gently  guiding 
The  way  his  sheep  must  go, 

Still  onward  to  the  fountain 
Where  the  living  waters  flow. 


The  stranger's  voice  they  heed  not, 

When  he  seeks  their  ear  to  win; 
And  never  can  a  robber 

To  the  sheepfold  enter  in: 
No  hireling  is  the  Shepherd, 

For  he  his  watch  will  keep; 
'Tis  he  alone  who  giveth 

His  own  life  for  his  sheep. 


And  all  his  own  he  knoweth, 

He  calleth  them  to  come; 
O'er  distant  hills  they  hear  him, 

And  so  he  draws  them  home. 
Though  the  way  be  set  with  briars, 

Though  the  narrow  path  be  steep, 
They  know  his  word  of  warning. 

And  the  Shepherd  knows  his  sheep. 


4  And  other  sheep  he  owneth, 

Wand'ring  from  him  afar; 
He,  the  good  Shepherd,  knoweth 

Where  all   his  loved  ones  are: 
The  blessed  day  is  dawning. 

That  day  by  him  foretold. 
When  they  shall  own  one  Shepherd, 

Safe  sheltered  in  one  fold. 

n        Mrs.  Anna.  Shipton. 


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35. 


1  XjMfK  another  Sabbath's  close, 
■*-*     Ere  again  we  seek  repose, 
Lord,  our  song  ascends  to  thee, 
At  thy  feet  we  bow  the  knee. 

2  For  the  mercies  of  the  day, 
For  this  rest  upon  our  way, 
Thanks  to  thee  alone  be  giv'n, 
Lord  of  earth,  and  King  of  heav'n. 

3  Cold  our  service  may  have  been, 
Mingled  every  prayer  with  sin; 
But  thou  canst  and  wilt  forgive; 
By  thy  grace  alone  we  live. 

4  Whilst  this  thorny  path  we  tread, 
May  thy  love  our  footsteps  lead; 
When  our  journey  here  is  past, 
May  we  rest  with  thee  at  last. 

5  Let  these  earthly  Sabbaths  prove 
Foretastes  of  our  joys  above; 
While  their  steps  thy  pilgrims  bend 
To  the  rest  which  knows  no  end. 

Anon.,  1832. 


36.  L.  M. 

"DTERXAL  Father,  strong  to  save, 

•*-*      Whose  arm  has  bound  the  restless  wave, 

Who  bidst  the  mighty  ocean  deep 

His  own  appointed  limits  keep; 

Oh.  hear  us  as  we  cry  to  thee 

For  those  in  peril  on  the  sea. 


230  A    MANUAL    OF    WORSHIP. 

2  0  Christ,  whose  voice  the  waters  heard, 
And  hushed  their  raging  at  thy  word, 
Who  walkedst  on  the  foaming  deep, 
And  calm  amid  the  storm  didst  sleep; 

Oh,  hear  us  when  we  cry  to  thee 
For  those  in  peril  on  the  sea. 

3  0  Holy  Spirit,  who  didst  brood 
Upon  the  waters  dark  and  rude, 
And  bid  their  angry  tumult  cease, 
And  give  for  wild  confusion  peace; 

Oh,  hear  us  when  we  cry  to  thee 
For  those  in  peril  on  the  sea. 

4  0  Trinity  of  love  and  power, 

Our  brethren  shield  in  danger's  hour; 
From  rock  and  tempest,  fire  and  foe, 
Protect  them  whersoe'er  they  go; 
Thus  evermore  shall  rise  to  thee 
Glad  hymns  of  praise  from  land  and  sea. 

William  Whiting  (1825-1878). 


37.  C.  M. 

1  "p  TERNAL  GOD,  we  look  to  thee, 
-^      To  thee  for  help  we  fly; 
Thine  eye  alone  our  wants  can  see, 
Thy  baud  alone  supply. 


2  Lord,  let  thy  fear  within  us  dwell, 
Thy  love  our  footsteps  guide; 
That  love  will  all  vain  love  expel, 
That  fear  all  fear  beside. 


Pi;  USE    AND    PRAl  EB.  231 

o  Not  what  we  wish,  l>ut   what  we  want, 
0  let  thy  grace  supply; 
The  good  unasked  in  mercy  grant, 
Tile  ill,  though  asked,  deny. 

J.  Merrick  (1720-1769). 


38.  L.  M.  L>. 

1  Tj1  TERXAL  Source  of  every  joy, 

-^      Well  may  thy  praise  our  lips  employ, 

While  in  thy  temple  we  appear, 

To  hail  thee,  sovereign  of  the  year! 

Wide  as  the  wheels  of  nature  roll, 

Thy  hand  supports  and  guides  the  whole, 

The  sun  is  taught  by  thee  to  rise, 

And  darkness  when  to  veil   the  skies. 

2  The  flowery  spring  at  thy  command, 
Perfumes  the  air,  adorns  the  land; 
The  summer  rays  with  vigor  shine. 
To  raise  the  corn,  to  cheer  the  vine. 
Thy  hand,  in  autumn,  richly  pours, 
Through  all  our  coasts  redundant  stores: 
And  winters,  softened  by  thy  care, 

Xo  more  the  face  of  horror  wear. 

3  Seasons  and  months,  and  weeks  and  days, 
Demand  successive  songs  of  praise; 

And  he  the  grateful  homage  paid, 
Witli  morning  light  and  evening  shade. 
Here  in  thy  house  let  incense  rise. 
And  circling  Sabbath  bless  our  eyes. 
Till  to  those  lofty  heights  we  soar, 
Where  days  and  years  revolve  no  more. 

Philip  Doddridqe  (\  702- 1751 ). 


232  A    MANUAL    OF    WORSHIP. 


39. 


1  "DVEEY  morning  mercies  new 
■"     Fall  as  fresh  as  morning  dew; 
Every  morning  let  us  pay 
Tribute  with  the  early  day; 
For  thy  mercies,  Lord,  are  sure; 
Thy  compassion  doth  endure. 


2  Still  the  greatness  of  thy  love 
Daily  doth  our  sins  remove; 
Daily,  far  as  east  from  west, 
Lifts  the  burden  from  the  breast; 
Gives  unbought  to  those  who  pray 
Strength  to  stand  in  evil  day. 


3  Let  our  prayers  each  morn  prevail, 
That  these  gifts  may  never  fail; 
And,  as  we  confess  the  sin 
And  the  tempter's  power  within, 
Feed  us  with  the  Bread  of  Life; 
Fit  us  for  our  daily  strife. 


4  As  the  morning  light  returns, 
As  the  sun  with  splendor  burns, 
Teach  us  still  to  turn  to  thee, 
Ever  blessed  Trinity, 
With  our  hands  our  hearts  to  raise, 
In  unfailing  prayer  and  praise. 

Horatius  Bonar  (1808-1890). 


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40.  7.5. 

1  Tf  VEEY  morning  the  red  sun 
■*-^     Rises  warm  and  bright; 
But  the  evening  comet h  on 

And  the  dark,  cold  night: 
There's  a   bright   land  far  away, 
Where  is  never-ending  day. 

2  Every  spring  the  sweet  young  flowers 

Open  fresh  and  gay; 
Till  the  chilly  autumn  hours 

Wither  them  away: 
There's  a   land  we  have  not  seen, 
Where  the  trees  are  always  green! 

3  Little  birds  sing  songs  of  praise 

All  the  summer  long; 
But  in  colder,  shorter  days 

They  forget  their  song; 
There's  a  place  where  angels  sing 
Ceaseless  praises  to  their  King. 

4  Christ  our  Lord  is  ever  near 

Those  who  follow  him! 
But  we  cannot  see  him  here, 

For  our  eyes  are  dim: 
There's  a  blissful,  happy  place 
W Tiere  men  always  see  his  face. 

5  Who  shall  go  to  that  bright  land? 

All  who  do  the  right: 
Holy  children  there  shall  stand 

Tn  their  robes  of  white. 
For  that  heaven  so  bright  and  blest, 
Ts  our  everlasting  rest. 

Mrs.  Cecil  F.  Alexander  (1830-1895). 


234  A    MANUAL    OF    WORSHIP 


41.  P.  M. 

1   "D  VERY  WHERE,  everywhere, 
-^     God  our  King  is  everywhere; 
Praises  sing  in  grateful  chorus, 
To  our  Ruler,  bending  o'er  us; 

Everywhere,  everywhere, 
We  may  serve  him  everywhere. 


2  Everywhere,  every whe£%, 
God  our  Judge  is  everywhere. 
If  we  sin,  he  is  beside  us; 
From  his  eye  no  night  can  hide  us; 

Everywhere,  everywhere, 
God  is  with  us  everywhere. 


3  Everywhere,  everywhere, 

God,  our  Friend,  is  everywhere, 
Loving,  guarding,  guiding,  keeping: 
He  will  bless  us  waking,  sleeping; 

Everywhere,  everywhere, 
God  can  help  us  everywhere. 


Everywhere,  everywhere, 
God  our  Saviours  everywhere; 
When  we  pray,  hell  ever  heed  us. 
And  to  heaven  at  last  will  lead  us: 

Then  we'll  wear  crowns  so  fair, 
He  will  give  us  glory  there, 


PRAISE    AM)    PRAYER.  235 

8.7.4. 

1  pATHEK,  let  thy  benediction, 
-■-       Gently  falling  as  the  dew, 
And  thy  ever-gracious  presence, 

JJless  us  all  our  journey  through: 

May  we  ever 
Keep  the  end  of  life  in  view. 

2  Young  in  years,  we  need  the  wisdom 

Which  can  only  come  from  thee; 
In  the  morn  of  our  existence 
Let  us  thy  salvation  see: 

Changed  in  spirit, 
We  shall  then  thy  children  be. 

3  When  temptations  shall  assail  us, 

When  we  falter  by  the  way. 
Let  thine  arm  of  strength  defend  us; 
Saviour,  hear  us  when  we  pray: 

Thou  art  mighty, 
Be  thou  then  our  rock  and  stay. 

4  Praise  and  blessing,  power  and  glory, 

Will  we  render.  Lord,  to  thee; 
For  the  news  of  thy  salvation 
Shall  extend  from  sea  to  sea; 

All  the  nations 
Joyfully  shall   worship  thee. 

Mrs.  M.  F.  Shelley  (1811 ). 


43.  7. 

1   RATHER,  let  thy  kingdom  come— 
-*-      Let  it  come  with  living  power; 
Speak  at  length  the  final   word. 
Usher  in  the  triumph  hour. 


236  A    MANUAL    OF    WORSHIP. 

2  Tyrant  thrones  and  idol  shrines, 

Let  them  from  their  place  be  hurled: 
Enter  on  thy  better  reign — 

Wear  the  crown  of  this  thy  world! 

3  Break,  triumphant  day  of  God! 

Break  at  last,  our  hearts  to  cheer; 
Throbbing  souls  and  holy  songs 
Wait  to  hail  thy  dawning  here. 

4  Empires,  temples,  sceptres,  thrones — 

May  they  all  for  God  be  won! 
And,  in  every  human  heart, 
Father,  let  thy  kingdom  come! 

J.  P.  Hopps  (1834 ). 


44.  C.  M. 

1  "FATHER  of  love,  our  Guide  and  Friend, 
-L       0  lead  us  gently  on, 

Until  life's  trial  time  shall  end, 
A  heavenly  peace  be  won. 

2  We  know  not  what  the  path  may  be, 

As  yet  by  us  untrod; 
But  we  can  trust  our  all  to  thee, 
Our  Father  and  our  God. 

3  But  if  some  darker  lot  be  good, 

0  teach  us  to  endure 
The  sorrow,  pain,  or  solitude, 
That  makes  the  heart  be  pure. 

4  Christ  by  no  flowery  pathway  came, 

And  we,  his  servants  here, 
Must  do  thy  will  and  praise  thy  name, 
In  hope,  and  love,  and  fear. 

William  J.  Irons  (1812-1883).    - 


I'l;  USE    AM)    PRAYER.  237 

45.  C.  M. 

1  pATHER!  whate'er  of  earthly  bliss 
-L      Thy  sovereign  will  denies, 
Accepted  at  thy  throne  of  grace, 

Let  this  petition  rise: 

2  Give  me  a  calm,  a  thankful  heart, 

From  every  murmur  free! 
The  blessings  of  thy  grace  impart, 
And  make  me  live  to  thee. 

3  Let  the  sweet  hope  that  thou  art  mine 

My  life  and  death  attend; 
Thy  presence  through  my  journey  shine, 
And  crown  my  journey's  end. 

Anne  Steele  (1716-1778). 


46.  S.  M. 

1  "pOE  ever  with  the  Lord! 
■*■       Amen!  so  let  it  be! 
Life  from  the  dead  is  in  that  word, 
And  immortal  it  v. 


2  Here  in  the  body  pent. 

Absent  from  him  I  roam. 
Yet  nightly  pitch  my  moving  tent 
A  day's  march  nearer  home. 

3  My  Father's  house  on  high. 

Home  of  my  soul,  how  near, 
At  times,  to  faith's  foreseeing  eye 
Thy  golden  gates  appear! 


238  A    MANUAL   OF    WORSHIP. 

-i  Ah!  then  my  spirit  faints 
To  reach  the  land  I  love, 
The  bright  inheritance  of  saints, 
Jerusalem  above! 

5  Then,  then  I  feel  that  he, 

Remembered  or  forgot, 
The  Lord  is  never  far  from  me, 
Though  I  perceive  him  not. 

6  To  God  the  Father,  Son, 

And  Holy   Ghost,  be  given 
Eternal  praise  by  saints  on  earth, 
And  angel  choirs  in  heaven. 

James  Montgomery  (1771-1854). 


47. 


1  17 OR  thy  mercy  and  thy  grace, 

-L      Faithful  through  another  year, 
Hear  our  song  of  thankfulness; 
Jesus,  our  Redeemer,  hear. 

2  In  our  weakness  and  distress 

Rock  of  strength,  be  thou  our  stay; 
In  the  pathless  wilderness, 
Be  our  true  and  living  way. 

3  Who  of  ns  dcnili's  awful  road 

In  the  coming  year  shall  tread, 
With  thy  rod  and  staff,  0  God, 
Comfort  thou  his  dying  bed. 


PRAISE    AND    PRAYER.  239 

-A  Keep  us  faithful,  keep  us  pure, 
Keep   us  evermore  thine  own; 
Help,  0  help  us  to  endure; 
Fit  us  for  the  promised  crown. 

5  So  within  thy  palace  gate, 

We  shall  praise,  on  golden  strings, 
Thee,  the  only  Potentate, 

Lord  of  lords  and  King  of  kings. 

Henry  Downton  (1818 ). 


48.  6.5. 

1  FORWARD!  be  our  watchword; 
-*-       Steps  and  voices  joined, 
Seek  the  things  before  us, 

Not  a  look  behind. 
Burns  the  fiery  pillar 

At  our  army's  head; 
Who  shall  dream  of  shrinking, 
By  our  Captain  led? 

Forward  through  the  desert, 
Through  the  toil  and  fight; 
Jordan  flows  before  us, 
Zion  beams  with  light. 

2  Glories  upon  glories 

Hath  our  God  prepared, 
By  the  souls  that  love  him 
One  day  to  be  shared; 
Eye  hath  not  beheld  them, 

Ear  hath  never  heard. 
Xor  of  those  hath  uttered 

Thought  or  speech  or  word. 


240  A    MANUAL    OF    WORSHIP. 

Forward,  marching  eastward, 
Where  the  heaven  is  bright, 

Till  the  veil  be  lifted, 
Till  our  faith  be  sight. 


To  th'  eternal  Father 

Loudest  anthems  raise; 
To  the  Son  and  Spirit 

Echo  songs  of  praise; 
To  the  Lord  of  glory, 
Blessed  three  in  one, 
Be  by  men  and  angels 
Endless  honors  done. 

Weak  are  earthly  praises, 

Dull  the  songs  of  night; 
Forward  into  triumph, 
Forward  into  light! 

Henry  Alford  (1810-1871). 


49.  L.  M. 

"PROM  all  that  dwell  below  the  skies 
-*-      Let  the  Creators  praise  arise; 
Let  the  Eedeemer  s  name  be  sung 
Through  every  land,  by  every  tongue. 


Eternal  are  thy  mercies,  Lord! 

Eternal  truth  attends  thy  word; 

Thy  praise  shall  sound  from  shore  to  shore, 

Till  suns  shall  rise  and  set  no  more. 

Isaac  Watts  (1674-1748). 


PRAISE    AM)    PRAYER.  241 

50.  L.  M. 

1  T^ROM  every  stormy  wind  that  blows, 
-*-       From  every  swelling  tide  of  woes, 
There  is  a  ealin,  a  sure  retreat — 

Tis  found  beneath  the  mercy-seat. 

2  There  is  a  plaee  where  Jesus  sheds 
The  oil  of  gladness  on  our  heads; 

A  plaee,  than  all  besides  more  sweet — 
It  is  the  blood-bought  mercy-seat. 

3  There  is  a  scene  where  spirits  blend, 
Where  friend  holds  fellowship  with  friend; 
Though  sundered  far — by  faith  they  meet 
Around  one  common  mercy-seat. 

4  There,  there,  on  eagle-wings  we  soar, 
And  sense  and  sin  becloud  no  more, 
And  heaven  comes  down,  our  souls  to  greet, 
And  glory  crowns  the  mercy-seat. 

Hugh  Stoivell  (1799-1865). 


51.  7.6. 

1  Tj^ROM  Greenland's  icy  mountains, 
-L       From  India's  coral  strand, 
Where  Afric's  sunny  fountains 

Roll  down  their  golden  sand, 
From  many  an  ancient  river, 

From  many  a  palmy  plain, 
They  call  us  to  deliver 

Their  land  from  error's  chain. 


242  A    MANUAL    OF    WORSHIP. 

2  What  though  the  spicy  breezes 

Blow  soft  o'er  Ceylon's  isle, 
Though  every  prospect  pleases, 

And  only  man  is  vile; 
In  vain  with  lavish  kindness 

The  gifts  of  God  are  strown: 
The  heathen  in  his  blindness 

Bows  clown  to  wood  and  stone. 

3  Can  we,  whose  souls  are  lighted 

With  wisdom  from  on  high, 
Can  we  to  men  benighted 

The  lamp  of  life  deny? 
Salvation!  oh,  salvation! 

The  joyful  sound  proclaim, 
Till  each  remotest  nation 

Has  learned  Messiah's  name. 

4  Waft,  waft,  ye  winds,  his  story, 

And  you,  ye  waters,  roll. 
Till  like  a  sea  of  glory 

It  spreads  from  pole  to  pole; 
Till  o'er  our  ransomed  nature 

The  Lamb  for  sinners  slain, 
Redeemer,  King,  Creator, 

In  bliss  returns  to  reign. 

Reginald  Heber  (1783-1826). 


52.  8.7. 

1  Pi  ENTLY,  Lord,  oh,  gently  lead  us 
^     Through  this  lonely  vale  of  tears, 
Through  the  changes  thou'st  decreed  us. 
Till  our  last  great  change  appears. 


PRAISE    AND    PRAYER.  24o 

2  When  temptation's  darts  assail  us, 

When  in  devious  paths  we  stray, 
Lei  thy  goodness  never  fail  us; 
Lead  us  in  thy  perfect  way. 

3  In  the  hour  of  pain  and  anguish, 

In  the  hour  when  death  draws  near, 
Suffer  not  our  hearts  to  languish. 
Suffer  not  our  souls  to  fear. 

4  And.  when  mortal  life  is  ended, 

Bid  us  on  thy  hosom  rest. 
Till,  by  angel  hands  attended, 
We  awake  among  the  blest. 

Thomas  Hastings  (1784-1872). 


53.  8.3.7. 

1  Pi  ENTLE  Shepherd,  grant  thy  blessing 
"     On  us  now. 

While  before  thy  throne  we  bow. 

2  Gentle   Shepherd,  we  thy  children 

Seek  thy  face: 
Give  us  now  thy  heavenly  grace. 

3  Gentle  Shepherd,  bless  the  children 

Of  this  fold: 
Cleanse  the  hearts  of  young  and  old. 

4  Gentle  Shepherd,  when  life's  ended, 

Take  us  home, 
Xever  from  thv  side  to  roam. 


244  A    MANUAL    OF    WORSHIP. 

54.  S.  M. 

1  Ci  IVE  forth  thine  earnest  cry, 
^      0  conscience,  voice  of  God! 
To  young  and  old,  to  low  and  high, 

Proclaim  his  will  abroad. 

2  Within  the  human  breast 

Thy  strong  monitions  plead; 
Still  thunder  thy  divine  protest 
Against  tlr   unrighteous  deed. 

3  Show  the  true  way  of  peace, 

0  thou,  our  guiding  light! 
From  bondage  of  the  wrong  release 


To  service  of  the  right. 


Union  (Jewish)  Hymnal. 


55.  L.  M. 

1  C\  LORY  to  thee,  my  God,  this  night, 
^  For  all  the  blessings  of  the  light; 
Keep  me,  oh,  keep  me,  King  of  kings, 
Beneath  thine  own  almighty  wings. 

2  Forgive  me,  Lord,  for  thy  dear  Son, 
The  ill  that  T  this  day  have  done; 
That  with  the  world,  myself,  and  thee, 
I,  ere  I  sleep,  at  peace  may  be. 

3  Oh,  may  my  sonl  on  thee  repose. 
And  may  sweet  sleep  mine  eyelids  close. 
Sleep  that  may  me  more  vigorous  make 
To  serve  my  God  when  I  awake. 


PRAISE    AM)    PRAYER.  245 

When  in  the  night  1  sleepless  lie, 
My  soul  with  heavenly  thoughts  supply; 
Lei  no  ill  dreams  disturb  my  rest, 
Xo  powers  of  darkness  me  molest. 

Thomas  Ken  (1637-1711). 


56.  L.  M. 

1  C\  LORY  to  thee,  who  safe  hast  kept, 

^"     And  hast  refreshed  me  while  I  slept; 
Grant,  Lord,  when  I  from  death  shall  wake, 
I  may  of  endless  light  partake. 

2  Lord,  I  my  vows  to  thee  renew; 
Scatter  my  sins  as  morning  dew; 

Guard  my  first  springs  of  thought  and  will, 
And  with  thyself  my  spirit  fill. 

3  Direct,  control,  suggest,  this  day, 
All  I  design,  or  do,  or  say; 

That  all  my  powers,  with  all  their  might, 
In  thy  sole  glory  may  unite. 

Thomas  Ken  (1637-1711). 


57.  P.  M. 

*'Ci  01)  bless  you!"  from  the  heart  we  sing, 

^~"      God  give  to  every  one  his  grace, 
Till  he  on  high  his  ransomed  bring 
To  dwell  with  him  in  endless  peace. 
God  bless  you!     God  bless  you! 

Bless  and  keep  us  all  in  Jesus'  love, 
And,  when  our  partings  here  are  over, 
Take  us  to  the  joys  above. 


246  A    MANUAL    OF    WORSHIP. 

2  God  bless  you  on  your  pilgrim  way, 

Through  storm  and  sunshine  guiding  still; 
His  presenee  guard  you  day  by  day, 
And  keep  you  safe  from  every  ill. 

God  bless  you!     God  bless  you,  &c. 

3  God  bless  you  in  this  world  of  strife, 

When  oft  the  soul  would  homeward  fly, 
And  give  the  sweetness  to  your  life, 
Of  waiting  for  the  rest  on  high. 

God  bless  you!     God  bless  you,  &c. 

4  God  bless  you,  and  the  patience  give, 

To  walk  through  life  by  Jesus'  side; 
For  him  to  bear,  for  him  to  live, 
And  then  with  him  be  glorified. 

God  bless  you!     God  bless  you,  &c. 

5  God  bless  us  all,  and  give  us  rest 

When  Christ  shall  come  and  glory  dawn; 
Our  sun  is  swinging  toward  the  west, 
Life's  little  day  will  soon  be  gone. 

God  bless  yon!     God  bless  you,  &c. 


58. 


1  /^  01)  eternal,  mighty  King, 

^     Unto  thee  our  praise  we  bring; 
All  the  earth  doth  worship  thee, 
We  amid  the  throng  would  be. 

2  Holy,  holy,  holy,  cry 

Angels  round  thy  throne  on  high: 
Lord  of  all  the  heavenly  powers, 
Be  the  same  loud  anthem  ours. 


PRAISE    AM)    PRAYER.  247 

3  Glorified  apostles  raise 

Night  and  day  continual  praise; 

Hast  thou  not  a  mission  too 
For  thy  children  here  to  do? 

L  With  the  prophet's  goodly  line 
We  in  mystic  bond  combine; 
For  thou  hast  to  babes  revealed 
Things  that  to  the  wise  are  sealed. 

•~>   Martyrs,  in  a  noble  host, 

Of  the  cross  are  heard  to  boast; 
Oh  that  we  our  cross  may  bear, 
And  a  crown  of  glory  wear. 

6  God  eternal,  mighty  King, 
Unto  thee  our  praise  we  bring; 
To  the  Father  and  the  Son, 
And  the  Spirit,  three  in  one. 

James  E.  Millard  (1823 ). 


59.  3.7. 

1  C\  OD  is  love:  his  mercy  brightens 
™      All  the  path  in  which  we  rove; 
Bliss  he  wakes  and  woe  he  lightens; 

God  is  wisdom,  God  is  love. 

2  Chance  and  change  are  busy  ever; 

Man  decays,  and  ages  move; 
But  his  mercy  waneth  never: 
God  is  wisdom,  God  is  love. 


248  A    MANUAL    OF    WORSHIP. 

3  E'en  the  hour  that  darkest  seemeth 

Will  his  changeless  goodness  prove; 
From  the  mist  his  brightness  streameth; 
God  is  wisdom,  God  is  love. 

4  He  with  earthly  cares  entwineth 

Hope  and  comfort  from  above: 
Everywhere  his  glory  shineth; 
God  is  wisdom,  God  is  love. 

John  Bowring  (1792-1872). 


60.  C.  M. 

1  C\  OD  moves  in  a  mysterious  way 
^-"      His  wonders  to  perform; 
He  plants  his  footsteps  in  the  sea, 
And  rides  upon  the  storm. 


2  Deep  in  unfathomable  mines 

Of  never-failing  skill, 
He  treasures  up  his  bright  designs, 
And  works  his  sovereign  will. 

3  Ye  fearful  saints,  fresh  courage  take; 

The  clouds  ye  so  much  dread 
Are  big  with  mercy,  and  shall  break 
In  blessings  on  your  head. 

4  Judge  not  the  Lord  by  feeble  sense, 

But  trust  him  for  his  grace; 
Behind  a  frowning  providence, 
He  hides  a  smiling  face. 


PRAISE    AND    PRAYER.  249 

5  His  purposes  will  ripen  fast, 

Unfolding  every  hour; 
The  l)iicl  may  have  a  bitter  taste, 
But  sweet  will  be  the  flower. 

6  Blind  unbelief  is  sure  to  err, 

And  scan  his  work  in  vain; 
God  is  his  own  interpreter, 
And  he  will  make  it  plain. 

William  Cowper  (1731-1800). 


61.  8.7. 

1  Ci  01),  my  King,  thy  might  confessing, 
^     Ever  will  I  bless  thy  name; 
Day  by  day  thy  throne  addressing, 

Still  will  I  thy  praise  proclaim. 

2  Honor  great  our  God  befitteth; 

AVho  his  majesty  can  reach? 
Age  to  age  his  works  transmitteth, 
Age  to  age  his  power  shall  teach. 

3  They  shall  talk  of  all  thy  glory, 

On  thy  might  and  greatness  dwell, 
Speak  of  thy  dread  acts  the  story, 
And  thy  deeds  of  wonder  tell. 

4  Nor  shall  fail  from  memory's  treasure 

Works  by  love  and  mercy  wTr ought, 
Works  of  love  surpassing  measure, 
Works  of  mercy  passing  thought. 


250  A    MANUAL    OF    WORSHIP. 

5  Full  of  kindness  and  compassion, 

Slow  to  anger,  vast  in  love, 
God  is  good  to  all  creation; 

All  his  works  his  goodness  prove. 

6  All  thy  works,  0  Lord,  shall  bless  thee; 

They  shall  all  thy  saints  adore; 
King  supreme  shall  they  confess  thee, 
And  proclaim  thy  sovereign  power. 

Richard  Mant  (1776-1848). 


62.  L.  M. 

1  Pi  OD  of  the  earth,  the  sky,  the  sea! 
"     Maker  of  all  above,  below! 
Creation  lives  and  moves  in  thee, 

Thy  present  life  through  all  doth  flow. 

2  Thee  in  the  lonely  woods  we  meet, 

On  the  bare  hills  or  cultured  plains, 
In  every  flower  beneath  our  feet, 

And  e'en  the  still  rock's  mossy  stains. 

3  Thy  love  is  in  the  sunshine's  glow, 

Thy  life  is  in  the  quickening  air; 
When  lightnings  flash  and  storm  winds  blow, 
There  is  thy  power,  thy  law  is  there. 

4  We  feel  thy  calm  at  evening's  hour, 

Thy  grandeur  in  the  march  of  night: 
And,  when  the  morning  breaks  in  power, 
We  hear  thv  word,  "Let  there  be  light!" 


PRAISE    AND    PRAYER.  251 

5   But  higher  la r.  and  Ear  more  clear, 
Thee  in  man's  spirit  we  behold; 
Thine  image  and  thyself  are  there — 
Th*  indwelling  God,  proclaimed  of  old. 

Anon. 


63.  8.4. 

1   plOD,  that  madest  earth  and  heaven, 
^     Darkness  and  light; 

Who  the  day  for  toil  hast  given, 

For  rest  the  night; 
May  thine  angel  guards  defend  us, 
Slumber  sweet  thy  mercy  send  us, 
Holy  dreams  and  hopes  attend  us, 

This  livelong-  niffht. 


2  Guard  us  waking,  guard  us  sleeping; 
And  when  we  die, 

May  we  in  thy  mighty  keeping- 
All  peaceful  lie; 

When  the  last  dread  trump  shall  wake  us, 

Do  not  thou,  our  God,  forsake  us, 

But  to  reign  in  glory  take  us, 
With  thee  on  high. 

Reginald  Heber  (1783-1826)  and  Richard  Whately  (1787-1863). 


64.  7.6. 

1   Pi  OD,  who  hath  made  the  daisies, 
^     And  every  lovely  thing, 
lie  will  accept  our  praises. 
And  hearken  while  we  sing; 


252  A    MANUAL    OF    WORSHIP. 

He  says,  though  we  are  simple, 
Though  ignorant  we  be, 

"Suffer  the  little  children, 
And  let  them  come  to  me." 


Though  we  are  young  and  simple, 

In  praise  we  may  be  bold; 
The  children  in  the  temple 

He  heard  in  days  of  old, 
And  if  our  hearts  are  humble, 

He  says  to  you  and  me, 
"Suffer  the  little  children, 

And  let  them  come  to  me." 


He  sees  the  bird  that  wingeth 

Its  way  o'er  earth  and  sky; 
He  hears  the  lark  that  singeth 

Up  in  the  heaven  so  high; 
He  sees  the  heart's  low  breathings, 

And  says  (well  pleased  to  see), 
"Suffer  the  little  children, 

And  let  them  come  to  me." 


Therefore  we  will  come  near  him, 

And  joyfully  we'll  sing; 
No  cause  to  shrink  or  fear  him, 

We'll  make  our  voices  ring: 
For  in  our  temple  speaking, 

He  says  to  you  and  me, 
"Suffer  'the   little   children, 

And  let  them  come  to  me." 

E.  Paxton  Hood  (1820-1885). 


PRAISE    AM)    PRAYER.  253 

65.  6.5. 

1  /  1  ONE  the  buds  of  springtime, 
^     Gone  the  summer  flowers; 
Conic  the  autumn's  ripening, 

Come  the  garnering  hours: 
Now  tile  earth  is  resting — 

Resting  shrub  and  tree — 
Till  the  spring  shall  wake  them 
With  its  minstrelsy. 

Sing  we  then  the  springtime, 

Sing  the  summer  flowers; 

Sing  the  autumn's  ripening, 

Sing  the  garnering  hours. 

2  Lord,  thou  boldest  all  things, 

All  things  in  thy  hand; 
Bud,  and  flower,  and  harvest 

Come  at  thy  command. 
Sing  we  our  thanksgiving, 

Matron  dear  and  sire; 
Youthful  voices  blending, 

Raise  the  chorus  higher. 

Sing  we  then  the  springtime,  &c. 

Sewall  Sylvester  Cutting. 


66.  7.6. 

1/^0  thou  in  life's  fair  morning, 
^     Go  tli ou  in  thy  bloom  of  youth, 
And  seek,  for  thine  adorning, 

The  precious  pearl  of  truth. 
Secure  the  heavenly  treasure, 

And  bind  it  on  your  heart. 
And  let  no  earthly  pleasure 

E'er  cause  it  to  depart. 


254  A    MANUAL    OF    WORSHIP. 

2  Go,  while  the  day-star  shineth, 

Go,  while  thy  heart  is  light; 
Go,  ere  thy  strength  declineth, 

While  every  sense  is  bright: 
Sell  all  thou  hast,  and  buy  it: 

'Tis  worth  all  earthly  things — 
Rubies  and  gold  and  diamonds, 

Sceptres  and  crowns  of  kings. 

3  Go,  ere  the  cloud  of  sorrow 

Steals  o'er  thy  bloom  of  youth; 
Defer  not  till  to-morrow: 

Go,  now,  and  buy  the  truth. 
Go,  seek  thy  great  Creator; 

Learn  early  to  be  wise; 
Go,  place  upon  the  altar 

A  morning  sacrifice. 


67.  7.6. 

1  pi  0  when  the  morning  shineth, 
^-*      Go  when  the  noon  is  bright; 
Go  when  the  eve  declineth, 

Go  in  the  hush  of  night; 
Go  with  pure  mind  and  feeling, 

Fling  earthly  thought  away; 
And,  in  thy  chamber  kneeling, 

Do  thou  in  secret  pray. 

2  Remember  all  who  love  thee, 

All  who  are  loved  by  thee; 
Pray,  too,  for  those  who  hate  thee. 
If  any  such  there  be. 


PRAISE    AM)    PRAYER. 

Then  for  thyself,  in  meekness, 

A   blessing  humbly  claim: 
And  link  with  each  petition 
The  greai   Redeemer's  name. 


Or  if  'tis  e'en  denied  thee 

In  solitude  to  pray, 
Should  holy  thoughts  come  o'er  thee 

When  friends  are  round  thy  way, 
E'en  then  the  silent  breathing 

Of  thy  spirit  raised  above 
Will  reach  his  throne  of  glory, 

Who  is  Mercy,  Truth,  and  Love. 

Jane  G.  Simpson  (1811-1886). 


68.  8.7. 

1  pRACTOUS  Saviour,  gentle  Shepherd, 
VX    Little  ones  are  dear  to  thee; 
Gathered  with  thine  arms,  and  carried 

In  thy  bosom  may  we  be; 
Sweetly,  fondly,  safely  tended, 

From  all  want  and  danger  free. 


2  Tender  Shepherd,  never  leave  us 
From  thy  fold  to  go  astray; 

By  thy  look  of  love  directed 
May  we  walk  the  narrow  way; 

Thus  direct  us  and  protect  us, 
Lest  we  fall  an  easy  prey. 


256  A    MANUAL    OF    WORSHIP. 

3  Let  thy  holy  word  instruct  us, 

Guide  us  daily  by  its  light; 
Let  thy  love  and  grace  constrain  us 

To  approve  whate'er  is  right. 
Take  thine  easy  yoke  and  wear  it, 

Strengthened  with  thy  heavenly  might. 

4  Taught  to  lisp  the  holy  praises 

Which  on  earth  thy  children  sing, 
Both  with  lips  and  hearts  unfeigned 

May  we  our  thank-offerings  bring; 
There  with  all  the  saints  in  glory 

Join  to  praise  our  Lord  and  King. 

Jane  E.  Leeson. 


69.  L.  M. 

1  Ci  RE  AT  God!  we  sing  that  mighty  hand, 
^     By  which  supported  still  we  stand: 
The  opening  year  thy  mercy  shows; 
That  mercy  crowns  it  to  its  close. 


2  By  day,  by  night,  at  home,  abroad, 
Still  we  are  guarded  by  our  God; 
By  his  incessant  bounty  fed, 

By  his  unerring  counsel  led. 

3  With  grateful  hearts  the  past  we  own: 
The  future,  all  to  us  unknown, 

We  to  thy  guardian  care  commit, 
And  peaceful  leave  before  thy  feet. 


PRAISE    AND    PRAYER.  251 

I   Iii  scenes  exalted  or  depressed, 
Be  thou  our  joy,  and  thou  our  rest; 
Thy  goodness  all  our  hopes  shall  raise, 

Adored  through  all  our  changing  days. 

Philip  Doddridge  (1702-1751). 


70.  8.6.8.4. 

1  XT  AIL!  sacred  da)'  of  earthly  rest, 
"■     From  toil  and  trouble  free; 
Hail!  day  of  light,  that  bringest  light 

And  joy  to  me. 

2  A  holy  stillness,  breathing  calm 

On  all  the  world  around, 
Uplifts  my  soul,  0  God,  to  thee, 
Where  rest  is  found. 

3  On  all  T  think,  or  say,  or  do. 

A  ray  of  light  divine 
Ts  shed.  0  God,  this  day  by  thee, 
For  it  is  thine. 

4  Accept,  0  God,  my  hymn  of  praise, 

That  thou  this  day  hast  given. 
Sweet  foretaste  of  that  endless  day 
Of  rest  in  heaven. 

Godfrey  Thring  (1823 ). 


71. 

1   XT  AIL  to  the  Lord's  Anointed, 
-*-*-     Great  David's  greater  Son! 
Hail,  in  the  time  appointed. 


His  reign  on  earth  begun 


258  A    MANUAL    OF    WORSHIP. 

He  comes  to  break  oppression, 
To  set  the  captive  free, 

To  take  away  transgression, 
And  rule  in  equity. 


He  comes  with  succor  speedy 

To  those  who  suffer  wrong; 
To  help  the  poor  and  needy, 

And  bid  the  weak  be  strong. 
To  give  them  songs  for  sighing, 

Their  darkness  turn  to  light, 
Whose  souls,  condemned  and  dying, 

Were  precious  in  his  sight. 


He  shall  come  down  like  showers 

Upon  the  fruitful  earth, 
And  love  and  joy,  like  flowers, 

Spring  in  his  path  to  birth: 
Before  him,  on  the  mountains, 

Shall  peace,  the  herald,  go; 
And  righteousness,  in  fountains, 

From  hill  to  valley  flow. 


For  him  shall  prayer  unceasing 

And  daily  vows  ascend ; 
His  kingdom  still  increasing — 

A  kingdom  without  end: 
The  tide  of  time  shall  never 

His  covenant  remove: 
His  name  shall  stand  for  ever; 

That  name  to  us  is — Love. 

James  Montgomery  (1771-1854.) 


PRAISE    AND    PRAYER.  259 

72.  "  S.  M. 


1  "  JAIL  to  the  Sabbath   day! 
*-■*-    The  day  divinely  given. 
When  iiK'n  to  God  their  homage  pay, 

And  earth  draws  near  to  heaven. 

2  Lord,  in  this  sacred  hour, 

Within  thy  courts  we  bend, 
And  bless  thy  love,  and  own  thy  power, 
Our  Father  and  our  Friend. 

3  But  thou  art  not  alone 

In  courts  by  mortals  trod; 
Xor  only  is  the  clay  thine  own, 
When  man  draws  near  to  God. 

4  Thy  temple  is  the  arch 

Of  yon  unmeasured  sky; 
Thy  Sabbath  the  stupendous  march 
Of  vast  eternity. 

5  Lord,  may  that  holier  day 

Dawn  on  thy  servants'  sight; 
And  purer  worship  may  we  pay 
In  heaven's  unclouded  light. 

Stephen  G.  Bulfinch  (1809-1870). 


73.  P.  M. 

1  XT  ARK,  hark,  my  soul,  angelic  songs  are  swell- 
J--1-     ing 

O'er  earth's  green  fields  and  ocean's  wave- 
beat  shore; 
How  sweet  the  truth  those  blessed  strains  are 
telling 

Of  that  new  life  when  sin  shall  be  no  more. 


260  A    MANUAL    OF    WORSHIP. 

Angels  of  Jesus, 

Angels  of  light, 
Singing  to  welcome 

The  pilgrims  of  the  night. 

2  Onward  we  go,  for  still  we  hear  them  singing, 

"Come,  weary  souls,  for  Jesus  bids  you  come;" 
And  through  the  dark, its  echoes  sweetly  ringing, 
The  music  of  the  gospel  leads  us  home. 
Angels  of  Jesus,  &c. 

3  Far,  far  away,  like  bells  at  evening  pealing, 

The  voice  of  Jesus  sounds  o'er  land  and  sea; 
And  laden  souls,  by  thousands  meekly  stealing, 
Kind   Shepherd,   turn  their  weary   steps  to 
thee. 

Angels  of  Jesus,  &c. 

4  Rest  comes  at  length,  though  life  be  long  and 

dreary; 
The  day  must  dawn,  and  darksome  night  be 
past; 
Faith's  journey  ends  in  welcome  to  the  weary, 
And  heaven,  the  heart's  true  home,  will  come 
at  last. 

Angels  of  Jesus,  &c. 

5  Angels,  sing  on,  your  faithful  watches  keeping; 

Sing  us  sweet  fragments  of  the  songs  above; 
Till  morning's  joy  shall  end  the  night  of  weep- 
ing, 
And  life's  long  shadows  break  in   cloudless 
love. 

Angels  of  Jesus,  &c. 

Frederick  W.   Faber  (1815-1863.) 


PRAISE    AM)    PRAYER.  201 

74.  0.5.6.5. 

1  O  AliK,  round  the  God  of  love 
-"-     Angels  are  singing; 
Saints  at   his  feet  above 

Their  crowns  are  flinging. 
And  may  poor  children  dare 
Hope  for  acceptance  there, 
Their  simple  praise  and  prayer 

To  his  throne  bringing? 

2  Yes,  through  adoring  throngs 

His  pity  sees  us; 
'Midst  their  seraphic  songs 

Our  offering  pleases: 
And  thou  who  here  didst  prove 
To  babes  so  full  of  love, 
Thou  art  the  same  above, 

Merciful  Jesus. 


Xot  a  poor  sparrow  falls 

But  thou  art  near  it; 
When  the  young  raven  calls, 

Thou,  Lord,  dost  hear  it; 
Flowers,  worms,  and  insects  share 
Hourly  thy  guardian  care: 
Wilt  thou  bid  us  despair? 

Lord,  can  we  fear  it? 


4  Lord,  tli en  thy  mercy  send 
On  all  before  thee; 
Children  and  children's  friend 
Bless,  we  implore  thee; 


262  A    MANUAL    OF    WORSHIP. 

Lead  us  from  grace  to  grace, 
On  through  our  earthly  race. 
Till  all  before  thy  face 
Meet  to  adore  thee. 

Henry  Francis  Lyte  (1793-1847). 


75.  C.  M. 

1  TTABK  the  glad  sound!  the  Saviour  comes 
*■■*•     The  Saviour  promised  long; 

Let  every  heart  prepare  a  throne, 
And  every  voice  a  song. 

2  He  comes,  the  prisoners  to  release 

In  Satan's  bondage  held; 
The  gates  of  brass  before  him  burst, 
The  iron  fetters  yield. 

3  He  comes,  the  broken  heart  to  bind, 

The  bleeding  soul  to  cure, 
And  with  the  treasures  of  his  grace, 
To  enrich  the  humble  poor. 

4  Our  glad  hosannas,  Prince  of  Peace, 

Thy  welcome  shall  proclaim, 
And  heaven's  eternal  arches  ring 
With  thy  beloved  name. 

Philip  Doddride  (1702-1751). 


76.  6.4.6.4.6.7.6.4. 

1  TJAEK!  'tis  the  watchman's  cry: 
-*--*-     Wake,  brethren,  wake! 
Jesus  our  Lord  is  nigh: 
Wake,  brethren,  wake! 


PRAISE    AM)    Vli.W  ER.  263 

Sleep  is  i'or  sons  of  nighl ; 
Ye  are  children  of  the  light; 
Yours  is  the  glory  bright — 

Wake,  brethren,  wake! 


Call  to  each  waking  hand: 
Watch,  brethren,  watch! 

Clear  is  our  Lord's  command; 
Wat  eh,  brethren,  watch! 

Be  ye  as  they  which  wait 

Always  at  the  Bridegroom's  gate; 

Ev'n  though  he  tarry  late, 
Watch,  brethren,  watch! 


Heed  we  the  Master's  call: 
Work,  brethren,  work! 

There's  room  enough  for  all; 
Work,  brethren,  work! 

This  vineyard  of  the  Lord 

Constant  labor  will  afford; 

Yours  is  a  sure  reward; 
Work,  brethren,  work! 


Hear  we  the  Saviour's  voice: 

Pray,  brethren,  pray! 
Would  ye  his  heart  rejoice? 

Pray,  brethren,  pray! 
Sin  calls  for  constant  fear; 
Weakness  needs  the  strong  One  near: 
Long  as  ye  struggle  here, 

Pray,  brethren,  pray! 


264  A    MANUAL    OF    WORSHIP. 

5  Now  sound  the  final  chord: 

Praise,  brethren,  praise! 
Thrice  holy  is  our  Lord; 

Praise,  brethren,  praise! 
What  more  befits  the  tongues 
Soon  to  join  the  angels'  songs? 
While  heaven  the  note  prolongs, 

Praise,  brethren,  praise! 

Ho  alius  Bonar  (1808-1890). 


77.  7. 

1  TTASTE  not!  haste  not!  do  not  rest! 
•*-*-     Bind  the  motto  to  thy  breast; 
Bear  it  with  thee  as  a  spell; 
Storm  or  sunshine,  guard  it  well! 
||:Heed  not  flowers  that  'round  thee  bloom, 
Bear  it  onward  to  the  tomb.rll 


Haste  not!  let  no  thoughtless  deed 
Mar  for  aye  the  spirit's  speed; 
Ponder  well  and  know  the  right, 
Onward,  then,  with  all  thy  might! 
||:Haste  not!  years  can  ne'er  atone 
For  one  reckless  action  done.:!! 


Eest  not!  life  is  sweeping  by, 
Go  and-  dare  before  you  die; 
Something  mighty  and  sublime 
Leave  behind  to  conquer  time! 
||:Grand  it  is  to  live  for  aye 
When  these  forms  have  passed  away. 


PRAISE    AND    PRAYER.  265 

4  Haste  not!  real  not!  calmly  wait: 
Meekly  bear  the  storms  of  fate! 
Duty  be  the  polar  guide 
Do  the  right  whate'er  betide! 
||:Haste  not!  rest  not!  conflicts  past, 
God  shall  crown  thy  work  at  last.:|| 

Goethe  (1749-1832). 


78. 

1 


XT  EAR  the  royal  summons, 
-*-*-     Gird  you  for  the  fight, 
'Gainst  the  pow'rs  of  darkness 

March  the  sons  of  Light. 
Fear  not  you  the  conflict. 

On  to  vict'ry  go, 
You,  with  Christ  as  helper, 
Xo  defeat  can  know. 

Dare  to  do  your  duty, 

Standing  for  the  right; 
Dare  obey  the  Master, 
"Walking-  in  his  light. 


"When  the  hosts  are  rallied, 

Dare  your  Lord  confess; 
Dare  to  bear  your  witness 

Other  hearts  to  ble>>. 
When  your  Captain  calls  you, 

Forward  dare  to  go; 
When  the  tempter  tries  you, 

Dare  to  answer  "Xo." 

Dare  to  do  your  duty,  &c. 


266  A    MANUAL    OF    WORSHIP. 

o  Armed  with  Christ's  own  spirit, 
Strike  at  every  wrong; 
Think  not   of  your  weakness, 

He  will  make  you  strong. 
Shrink  not  then  from  danger, 

Bravely  hear  the  cross; 
Christ  will  turn  to  blessing 
All  your  seeming  loss. 

Dare  to  do  your  duty,  &c. 

-i  Hear  the  royal  promise, 
Victory  is  sure; 
Wrong  shall  he  defeated, 

Eight  shall  reign  secure. 
March  we  on  with  courage; 

Help  to  save  the  world; 
Be  this  conquering  banner 
O'er  all  lands  unfurled. 

Dare  to  do  your  duty,  &c. 


79.  L.  M.  D. 

1  TTE  leadeth  me:  0  blessed  thought, 

"■"-*■     0  words  with  heav'nly  comfort  fraught, 

Whate'er  I  do,  where'er  I  be, 

Still  'tis  God's  hand  that  leadeth  me. 

He  leadeth  me!  he  leadeth  me! 

By  his  own  hand  he  leadeth  me! 

His  faithful  follower  I  would  be, 

For  by  his  hand  lie  leadeth  me. 

2  Sometimes  'mid  scenes  of  deepest  gloom, 
Sometimes  where  Eden's  bowers  bloom, 
By  waters  still,  o'er  troubled  sea — 
Still  'tis  his  hand  that  leadeth  me. 

He  leadeth  me!  he  leadeth  me,  &c, 


PRAISE    AM)    PRAYER.  267 

3    Lord,  1  would  clasp  thy  hand  in  mine, 
Nor  ever  murmur,  nor  repine; 
Content,  whatever  lot   I  see, 
Since  'tis  my  God  that  Leadeth  me. 

He  leadeth  me!  he  leadeth  me,  &c. 

1   And  when  my  task  on  earth  is  done, 

When  by  thy  grace  the  viet'ry's  won, 

E'en  death's  cold  wave  I  will  not  flee, 

Since  God  through  Jordan  leadeth  me. 

He  leadeth  me!  he  leadeth  me,  &c. 

Joseph  II.  Gilmore  (1834 ). 


80.  C.  M. 

"OLY  and  reverend  is  the  name 
Of  our  eternal  King; 
Thrice  holy  Lord!  the  angels  cry; 
Thrice  holy!  let  us  sing. 


H' 


2  The  deepest  reverence  of  the  mind, 

Pay,  0  my  soul!  to  God; 
Lift  with  thy  hands  a  holy  heart 
To  his  sublime  abode. 

3  With  sacred  awe  pronounce  his  name, 

Whom  words  nor  thoughts  can  reach; 
A  broken  heart  shall  please  him  more 
Than  the  best  forms  of  speech. 

4  Thou  holy  God!  preserve  our  souls 

From  all  pollution  free: 
The  pure  in  heart  are  thy  delight, 
And  they  thy  face  shall  see. 

John  Needham  (1713-1781). 


26S  A    MANUAL    OF    WOKSHIP. 


81. 

1 


TTOLY  Father,  cheer  our  way 
-*--*-         With  thy  love's  perpetual  ray; 
Grant  us  ev'ry  closing  day 
Light  at  evening  time. 

2  Holy  Saviour,  calm  our  fears, 
When  earth's  brightness  disappears; 
Grant  us  in  our  later  years 

Light  at  evening  time. 

3  Holy  Spirit,  be  thou  nigh, 
When  in  mortal  pains  we  lie; 
Grant  us,  when  we  come  to  die, 

Light  at  evening  time. 

Richard  H.  Robinson. 


82.  8.7.  D. 

1  XT  OLY  Father,  thou  hast  taught  me 
"     I  should  live  to  thee  alone; 
Year  by  year  thy  hand  hath  brought  me 

On  through  dangers  oft  unknown. 
When  I  wandered,  thou  hast  found  me; 

When  I  doubted,  sent  me  light; 
Still  thine  arm  has  been  around  me, 

All  my  paths  were  in  thy  sight. 

2  In  the  world  will  foes  assail  me, 

Craftier,  stronger  far  than  I; 
And  the  strife  may  never  fail  me, 

Well  T  know,  before  I  die. 
Therefore,  Lord,  T  come  believing 

Thou  canst  give  the  power  I  need; 
Through  the  prayer  of  faith  receiving 

Strength — the  Spirit's  strength,  indeed. 


PRAISE    AND    PRAYER.  269 

3  I  would  trust  iu  thy  protect  ion, 

Wholly  rest  upon  thine  arm: 
Follow  wholly  thy  direction, 

Thou,  mine  only  guard  from  harm! 
Keep  me  from  mine  own  undoing, 

Help  me  turn  to  thee  when  tried, 
Still  my  footsteps,  Father,  viewing, 

Keep  me  ever  at  thy  side. 

John  M.  Scale  (1818-1866). 


83.  L.   M. 

TTOTT  blest  the  righteous  when  he  dies — 
-1"*-     When  sinks  a  weary  soul  to  rest! 
How  mildly  beam  the  elosing  eyes! 

How  gently  heaves  the  expiring  breast! 


2   So  lade-  a  summer  cloud  away: 

So  sinks  the  gale  when  storms  are  o'er; 
So  gently  shuts  the  eye  of  day; 
So  dies  a  wave  along  the  shore. 

'■>  A  holy  quiet  reigns  around — 

A  calm  which  life  nor  death  destroys: 
And  naught  disturbs  that  peace  profound, 
Which  his  unfettered  soul  enjoys. 

4  Life's  labor  done,  as  sinks  the  clay, 
Light  from  its  load  the  spirit  flies; 
While  heaven  and  earth  combine  to  say — 
"How  blest  the  righteous  when  he  dies." 

Anna  L.  Barbauld  (1743-1825). 


270  A    MANUAL    OF    WORSHIP. 

84.  11. 

1  TTOW  firm  a  foundation,  ye  saints  of  the  Lord, 
J--*-  Is  laid  for  your  faith  in  his  exeellent  word ! 
What  more  can  he  say  than  to  you  he  hath  said. 
You  who  unto  Jesus  for  refuge  have  fled? 

2  Fear  not,  I  am  with  thee;  oh,  be  not  dismayed: 
I,  I  am  thy  God,  and  will  still  give  thee  aid; 
111  strengthen  thee,  help  thee,  and  cause  thee  to 

stand, 
Upheld  by  my  righteous,  omnipotent  hand. 

3  When  through  the  deep  waters  I  call  thee  to  go, 
The  rivers  of  woe  shall  not  thee  overflow; 
For  I  will  be  with  thee  thy  troubles  to  bless, 
And  sanctify  to  thee  thy  deepest  distress. 

4  When  through  fiery  trials  thy  pathway  shall  lie, 
My  grace,  all-sufficient,  shall  be  thy  supply; 
The  flame  shall  not  hurt  thee:  I  only  design 
Thy  dross  to  consume,  and  thy  gold  to  refine. 

5  The  soul  that  to  Jesus  hath  fled  for  repose 
I  will  not,  I  will  not  desert  to  his  foes; 
That   soul   though   all   hell   shall    endeavor   to 

shake, 
I'll  never,  no  never,  no  never  forsake. 

George  Keith  (about  1640-1714). 


85.  C.  M. 

1  TTOW  sweet  the  name  of  Jesus  sounds 
-*--*-     In  a  believer's  ear! 
It  soothes  his  sorrows,  heals  his  wounds, 
And  drives  away  his  fear. 


PRAISE    AND    PRAYER.  271 

2  It  makes  the  wounded  spirit   whole, 

And  calms  the  troubled  breasi ; 
'Tis  manna  to  the  hungry  soul, 

And  to  the  weary  rest. 

3  Dear  name,  the  rock  on  which  I  build. 

My  shield  and  hiding  place, 
My  never-failing  treasury,  filled 
With  boundless  stores  of  grace! 

4  Jesus,  my  shepherd,  guide,  and  friend, 

My  prophet,  priest,  and  king, 
My  Lord,  my  life,  my  way,  my  end — 
Accept  the  praise  I  bring. 

•5  Weak  is  the  effort  of  my  heart, 

And   cold  my  warmest  thought: 
But  when  I  see  thee  as  thou  art, 
T'll  praise  thee  as  I  ought. 

6  Till  then  T  would  thy  love  proclaim 
With  ev'ry  fleeting  breath: 
And  may  the  music  of  thy  name 
Refresh  my  soul  in  death. 

John  Newton  (172.5-1807). 


86.  C.  M. 

1  TTOW  shall  the  young  secure  their  hearts, 
-*"*-     And  guard  their  lives  from  sin? 
Thy  word  the  choicest  rules  imparts 
To  keep  the  conscience  clean. 


272  A    MANUAL    OF   WORSHIP. 

'I  When  once  it  enters  to  the  mind, 
Jt  spreads  such  light  abroad; 
The  meanest  souls  instruction  find, 
And  raise  their  thoughts  to  God. 

3  'Tis  like  the  sun,  a  heavenly  light, 

That  guides  us  all  the  day; 
And,  through  the  dangers  of  the  night, 
A  lamp  to  lead  our  way. 

4  Thy  word  is  everlasting  truth; 

How  pure  is  every  page! 
That  holy  book  shall  guide  our  youth. 
And  well  support  our  age. 

Isaac  Watts  (1674-1748). 


87.  C.  M.  D. 

1  "   HEARD  the  voice  of  Jesus  say, 
*-       "Come  unto  me  and  rest; 
Lay  down,  thou  weary  one,  lay  down 

Thy  head  upon  my  breast." 
I  came  to  Jesus  as  I  was, 

Weary,  and  worn,  and  sad; 
I  found  in  him  a  resting  place, 

And  he  has  made  me  glad. 

2  I  heard  the  voice  of  Jesus  say, 

"Behold,  I  freely  give 
The  living  water!  thirsty  one, 

Stoop  clown,  and  drink,  and  live." 
I  came  to  Jesus,  and  I  drank 

Of  that  life-giving  stream; 
My  thirst  was  quenched,  my  soul  revived, 

And  now  I  live  in  him. 


PRAISE    AND    PRAYER.  273 

I  heard  the  voice  of  Jesus  say, 

"1  am  this  dark  world's  Light: 
Look  unto  me;  thy  morn  shall  rise, 

And  all  thy  day  he  bright. " 
I  looked  to  Jesus,  and  I  found 

In  him  my  Star,  my  Sun, 
And  in  that  light  of  life  I'll  walk 

Till  traveling  days  are  done. 

Horatius  Bonar  (1808-1890). 


88.  7.6.  D. 

1  TN  heavenly  love  abiding, 

■*■      No  change  my  heart  shall  fear; 
And  safe  is  such  confiding, 

For  nothing  changes  here; 
The  storm  may  roar  without  me, 

My  heart  may  low  he  laid, 
But  God  is  round  about  me, 

And  can  I  be  dismayed? 

2  Wherever  he  may  guide  me, 

No  want  shall  turn  me  back; 
My  Shepherd  is  beside  me, 

And  nothing  can  I  lack. 
His  wisdom  ever  waketh, 

His  sight  is  never  dim, 
He  knows  the  way  he  taketh, 

And  I  will  walk  with  him. 

3  Green  pastures  are  before  me, 

Which  yet  I  have  not  seen; 
Bright  skies  will  soon  be  o'er  me, 
Where  darkest  clouds  have  been. 


274  A    MANUAL    OF    WORSHIP. 

My  hope  I  cannot  measure, 

My  path  to  life  is  free, 
My  Saviour  has  my  treasure, 

And  he  will  walk  with  me. 

Anna  Lcetitia  Waring  (1820 ). 


89.  P.  M. 

1  ' "   NEED  thee  every  hour, 
-*-      Most  gracious  Lord; 
No  tender  voice  like  thine 

Can  peace  afford. 

I  need  thee,  oh!  I  need  thee; 
Every  hour  I  need  thee; 
Oh,  bless  me  now,  my  Saviour! 
I  come  to  thee. 

2  I  need  thee  every  hour; 

Stay  thou  near  by; 
Temptations  lose  their  power 
When  thou  art  nigh. 
I  need  thee,  &c. 

3  T  need  thee  every  hour, 

In  joy  or  pain; 
Come  quickly  and  abide, 
Or  life  is  vain. 
I  need  thee,  &c. 

4  I  need  thee  every  hour: 

Teach  me  thy  will; 
And  thy  rich  promises 
In  me  fulfill. 
I  need  thee,  &c. 


PRAISE    AND    PRAYER.  275 

5    I    Heed    thee    c\  cry    hour, 

Mosi  holy  One: 
Uli,  make  me  thine  indeed, 
Thou  blessed  Son. 
I  need  thee,  &c. 

Antie  S.  Hawks  (1835 ). 


90.  8. 

1  TXSPIKER  and  hearer  of  prayer, 

-1-     Thou  Shepherd  and  Guardian  of  thine, 
My  all  to  thy  covenant  care, 
I.  sleeping  or  waking,  resign. 

2  If  thou  art  my  Shield  and  my  Sun, 

The  night  is  no  darkness  to  me; 
And  fast  as  my  minutes  roll  on, 
They  bring  me  but  nearer  to  thee. 

3  A  sovereign  Protector  I  have, 

Unseen,  yet  forever  at  hand; 
Unchangeably  faithful  to  save, 
Almighty  to  rule  and  command. 

4  His  smiles  and  his  comfort  abound, 

His  grace,  as  the  dew,  shall  descend; 
And  walls  of  salvation  surround 
The  soul  he  delights  to  defend. 

Augustus  M.  Toplady  (1740-1778). 


91.  8.7. 

1  TN  the  cross  of  Christ  I  glory, 

-*-      Towering  o'er  the  wrecks  of  time; 
All  the  light  of  sacred  story 
Gathers  round  its  head  sublime. 


276  A    MANUAL    OF    WORSHIP. 

2  When  the  woes  of  life  o'ertake  me, 
Hopes  deceive,  and  fears  annoy, 
Never  shall  the  cross  forsake  me; 
Lo!  it  glows  with  peace  and  joy. 


3  When  the  snn  of  bliss  is  beaming 
Light  and  love  upon  my  way, 
From  the  cross  the  radiance  streaming 
Adds  more  lustre  to  the  day. 


Bane  and  blessing,  pain  and  pleasure, 
By  the  cross  are  sanctified; 

Peace  is  there  that  knows  no  measure, 
Joys  that  through  all  time  abide. 

John  Bowring  (1792-1872). 


92.  8.7.4.7. 

1  TN  the  vineyard  of  our  Father 
*■     Daily  work  we  find  to  do; 
Scattered  gleanings  we  may  gather, 
Though  we  are  but  young  and  few; 

Little  clusters 
Help  to  fill  the  garners  too. 


2  Toiling  early  in  the  morning. 

Catching  moments  through  the  day, 
Nothing  small  or  lowly  scorning, 
While  we  work,  and  watch,  and  pray; 

Gathering  gladly 
Free-will  offerings  by  the  way. 


PRAISE    AND    PRAYER.  277 

3  Steadfast,  then,  in  our  endeavor, 
Heavenly  Father,  may  we  be; 
And  forever  and  forever 

We  will  give  the  praise  to  thee; 

Hallelujah 
Singing,  all  eternity. 

Thomas  McKellar  (1812-1899). 


93.  8.7.4.7. 

1   T  X  thy  name,  0  Lord,  assembling, 

-*-     We,  thy  people,  now  draw  near; 

Teach  us  to  rejoice  with  trembling: 

Speak,  and  let  thy  servants  hear; 

Hear  with  meekness — 
Hear  thy  word  with  godly  fear. 


2  While  our  days  on  earth  are  lengthened, 
May  we  give  them.  Lord,  to  thee; 
Cheered  by  hope,  and  daily  strengthened, 
May  we  rim  nor  weary  be, 

Till  thy  glory 
Without  cloud  in  heaven  we  see. 


3  There,  in  worship  purer,  sweeter, 
All  thy  people  shall  adore: 
Tasting  of  enjoyment  greater 

Than  they  could  conceive  before: 

Full  enjoyment, 
Full  and  pure  forevermore.     Amen. 

Thomas  Kelly  H  769-1 855 \ 


278  A    MANUAL    OF    WORSHIP. 

94.  C.   M. 

1   1     SING  the  almighty  power  of  God, 
-*-        That  made  the  mountains  rise, 
That  spread  the  flowing  seas  abroad, 
And  built  the  lofty  skies. 


2  1  sing  the  wisdom  that  ordained 

The  sun  to  rule  the  day; 
The  moon  shines  full  at  his  command, 
And  all  the  stars  obey. 

3  I  sing  the  goodness  of  the  Lord, 

That  filled  the  earth  with  food: 
He  formed  the  creatures  with  his  word, 
And  then  pronounced  them  good. 

4  Lord,  how  thy  wonders  are  displayed, 

Where'er  I  turn  mine  eye; 
If  I  survey  the  ground  I  tread, 
Or  gaze  upon  the  sky. 

5  Therms  not  a  plant  or  flower  below 

But  makes  thy  glories  known; 
And  clouds  arise,  and  tempests  blow, 
By  order  from  thy  throne. 

6  Creatures,  as  numerous  as  they  be, 

Are  subject  to  thy  care; 
There's  not  a  place  where  we  can  flee, 
But  God  is  present  there. 

7  His  hand  is  my  perpetual  guard; 

He  guides  me  with  his  eye; 
How  should  I  then  forget  the  Lord, 
Who  is  forever  nigh? 

Isaac  Watts  (1674-1748). 


PRAISE    AM)    PRAYER.  279 

95.  P.  M. 

1  1     THINK,  when  I  read  that  sweet  story  of  old, 
-1        When  Jesus  was  here  among  men, 

How  he  called  little  children,  as  lambs  to  his 
fold, 

1  should  like  to  have  been  with  him  then. 
1  wish  that  his  hands  had  been  placed  on  my 
head, 
That  his  arms  had  been  thrown  around  me, 
And  that  1  might  have  seen  his  kind  look  when 
he  said 
"Let  the  little  ones  come  unto  me." 

2  Vet  still  to  his  footstool  in  prayer  I  may  go, 

And  ask  for  a  share  in  his  love; 
And  if  I  thus  earnestly  seek  him  below, 

I  shall  see  him  and  hear  him  above, 
In  that  beautiful  place  he  has  gone  to  prepare 

For  all  who  are  washed  and  forgiven: 
And  many  dear  children  are  gathering  there, 

"For  of  such  is  the  kingdom  of  heaven."' 

3  But  thousands  and  thousands,  who  wander  and 

fall, 
Never  heard  of  that  heavenly  home; 
I  should  like  them  to  know  there  is  room  for 
them  all, 
And  that  Jesus  has  bidden  them  come. 
T  long  for  that  blessed  and  glorious  time, 

The  fairest,  and  brightest,  and  best. 
"When  the  dear  little  children  of  every  clime 
Shall  crowd  to  his  arms  and  be  blest. 

Jemima  Luke  (1813 ). 


280  A    MANUAL    OF    WORSHIP. 

96.  S.  M.  D. 

1  T"   WAS  a  wandering  sheep, 
-■-       I  did  not  love  the  fold; 

1  did  not  love  my  Shepherd's  voice, 
I  would  not  be  controlled. 
I  was  a  wayward  child, 
I  did  not  love  my  home, 

I  did  not  love  my  Father's  voice, 
I  loved  afar  to  roam. 

2  The  Shepherd  sought  his  sheep; 
The  Father  sought  his  child; 

They  followed  me  o'er  vale  and  hill, 
O'er  deserts  waste  and  wild. 
They  found  me  nigh  to  death, 
Famished,  and  faint,  and  lone; 

They  bound  me  with  the  bands  of  love; 
They  saved  the  wandering  one. 

3  They  spoke  in  tender  love, 
They  raised  my  drooping  head; 

They  gently  closed  my  bleeding  wounds, 
My  fainting  soul  they  fed. 
They  washed  my  filth  away, 
They  made  me  clean  and  fair; 

They  brought  me  to  my  home  in  peace, 
The  long-sought  wanderer. 

4  Jesus  my  Shepherd  is, 
'Twas  he  that  loved  my  soul; 

'Twas  he  that  washed  me  in  his  blood, 
?Twas  he  that  made  me  whole; 
Twas  he  that  sought  the  lost, 
That  found  the  wandering  sheep; 

'Twas  he  that  brought  me  to  the  fold, 
'Tis  he  that  still  doth  keep. 


PRAISE    AND    PRAYER.  281 

I  was  a  wandering  sheep, 

1  would  not  be  controlled; 
But  now  1  love  my  Shepherd's  voice, 

I  love,  I  love  the  fold. 

I  was  a  wayward  child, 

I  once  preferred  to  roam; 
But  now  I  love  my  Father's  voice, 

1  love,  I  love  his  home. 

Horatius  Bonar  (1808-1890). 


97.  C.  M. 

1    JERUSALEM,  my  happy  home, 
"      Name  ever  dear  to  me; 
When  shall  my  labors  have  an  end, 
In  joy,  and  peace,  and  thee? 


2  When  shall  these  eyes  thy  heaven-built  walls 

And  pearly  gates  behold; 
Thy  bulwarks  with  salvation  strong, 
Thy  streets  of  shining  gold? 

3  Apostles,  martyrs,  prophets,  there 

Around  my  Saviour  stand; 
And  soon  my  friends  in  Christ  below 
Will  join  the  glorious  band. 

4  Jerusalem,  my  happy  home, 

My  soul  still  pants  for  thee; 
Then  shall  my  labors  have  an  end, 
When  T  thy  joys  shall  see. 

Latin  Hymn.  Eighth  Century.  "F.  B.  P.,"  tr.,  1616. 


282  A    MANUAL    UF    WORSHIP. 


98.  7.6. 

1    TESUS,  from  thy  throne  on  high, 
**      Far  above  the  bright  blue  sky, 
Look  on  us  with  loving  eye: 
Hear  us,  holy  Jesus. 


2  Make  us  brave  without  a  fear, 
Make  us  happy,  full  of  cheer, 
Sure  that  thou  art  always  near: 

Hear  us,  holy  Jesus. 

3  May  we  grow,  from  day  to  day, 
Glad  to  learn  each  holy  way, 
Ever  ready  to  obey: 

Hear  us,  holy  Jesus. 

4  May  we  prize  our  Christian  name, 
May  we  guard  it  free  from  blame, 
Fearing  all  that  causes  shame: 

Hear  us,  holy  Jesus. 

5  May  we  ever  try  to  be 
From  our  sinful  tempers  free, 
Pure  and  gentle,  Lord,  like  thee: 

Hear  us,  holy  Jesus. 

6  Jesus,  Son  of  God  most  high. 
"WTio  didst  in  the  manger  lie, 
Who  upon  the  cross  didst  die: 

Hear  us,  holy  Jesus. 

Thomas  B    Pollock  (1836- 


PRAISE    AM)    PRAYER.  2-S3 


1    JESUS,  holy,  undefiled, 
"      Listen  to  a  Little  child; 

Thou  hast  sent  the  glorious  light, 
Chasing  far  the  silent  night. 


2   Thou  hast   sent   the  sun  to  shine 
O'er  this  glorious  world  of  thine; 

Warmth  to  give,  and  pleasant  glow 
On  each  tender  flower  below. 


Now  the  little  birds  arise, 
Chirping  gayly  in  the  skies; 
Thee  their  tiny  voices  praise 
In  the  early  songs  they  raise. 


4  Thou  by  whom  the  birds  are  fed. 
Give  to  me  my  daily  bread; 
And  thy  Holy  Spirit  give, 
Without  whom  I  cannot  live. 


5  Make  me,  Lord,  obedient,  mild, 
As  becomes  a  little  child; 
All  day  long,  in  every  way. 
Teach  me  what  to  do  and  say. 

C>  Make  me,  Lord,  in  work  and  play, 
Thine  more  truly  every  day: 
And  when  thou  at  last  shalt  come, 
Take  me  to  thy  heavenly  home. 

Mrs.  E.  Shepcote,  1840. 


284  A    MANUAL    OF    WORSHIP. 

100.  6.5. 

1  JESUS  is  our  Shepherd, 
^      Wiping  every  tear; 
Folded  in  his  bosom, 

What  have  we  to  fear? 
Only  let  us  follow 

Whither  he  doth  lead, 
To  the  thirsty  desert, 
Or  the  dewy  mead. 

Gladly  we  will  follow, 
Guided  by  his  hand, 
He  at  last  will  bring  us 
To  the  heavenly  land. 

2  Jesus  is  our  Shepherd, 

Well  we  know  his  voice; 
How  its  gentlest  whisper 

Makes  our  hearts  rejoice; 
Even  when  he  chideth, 

Tender  is  its  tone; 
None  but  he  shall  guide  us, 

We  are  his  alone. 

Gladly  we  will  follow,  &c. 

3  Jesus  is  our  Shepherd; 

With  his  goodness  now 
And  his  tender  mercy 

He  doth  us  endow; 
Let  us  sing  his  praises 

With  a  gladsome  heart, 
Till  in  heaven  we  meet  him, 

Never  more  to  part. 

Gladly  we  will  follow,  &c. 

Hugh  Stcrwell,  vv.  1,  2  (1799-1865). 


PRAISE    AND    PRAYER.  285 

101.  7.  D. 

1  JESUS,  lover  of  my  soul! 

*J  Let  me  to  thy  bosom  fly 

While  the  billows  near  me  roll, 

While  the  tempest  still  is  high; 
Hide  me,  0  my  Saviour,  hide, 

Till  the  storm  of  life  is  past; 
Safe  into  the  haven  guide, 

Oh,  receive  my  soul  at  last. 

2  Other  refuge  have  I  none; 

Hangs  my  helpless  soul  on  thee; 
Leave,  ah!  leave  me  not  alone, 

Still  support  and  comfort  me; 
All  my  trust  on  thee  is  stayed, 

All  my  help  from  thee  I  bring; 
Cover  my  defenseless  head 

With  the  shadow  of  thy  wing. 


Q 


Thou,  0  Christ!  art  all  T  want. 

More  than  all  in  thee  I  find; 
Raise  the  fallen,  cheer  the  faint, 

Heal  the  sick  and  lead  the  blind; 
Just  and  holy  is  thy  name, 

T  am  all  unrighteousness: 
False  and  full  of  sin  I  am, 

Thou  art  full  of  truth  and  grace. 


4  Plenteous  grace  with  thee  is  found, 
Grace  to  cover  all  my  sin: 
Let  the  healing  streams  abound. 
Make  and  keep  me  pure  within: 


286  A    MANUAL    OF    WORSHIP. 

Thou  of  life  the  fountain  art, 
Freely  let  me  take  of  thee; 

Spring  thou  up  within  my  heart; 
Eise  to  all  eternity. 

Charles  Wesley  (1708-1788). 


102.  6.5. 

1  TESTIS,  meek  and  gentle, 
**      Son  of  God  most  high, 
Pitying,  loving  Saviour, 

Hear  thy  children's  cry. 

2  Pardon  our  offences, 

Loose  our  captive  chains, 
Break  down  every  idol 
Which  our  soul  detains. 

3  Give  us  holy  freedom, 

Fill  our  hearts  with  love; 
Draw  us,  holy  Jesus, 
To  thy  realms  above. 

4  Lead  us  on  our  journey, 

Be  thyself  the  way, 
Through  terrestrial  darkness 
To  celestial  day. 

5  Jesus,  meek  and  gentle. 

Son  of  God  most  high, 
Pitying,  loving  Saviour, 
Haar  thy  children's  cry. 

George  R.  Prynne  (1818 .) 


PRAISE    AND    PRAYER.  287 


103.  L.  M. 

1  J"ESUS  shall  reign  where'er  the  sun 
**      Doth  his  successive  journeys  run; 
His  kingdom  stretch  from  shore  to  shore 
"1" ill  moons  shall  wax  and  wane  no  more. 

2  To  him  shall  endless  prayer  be  made, 
And  praises  throng  to  crown  his  head; 
His  name,  like  sweet  perfume,  shall  rise 
With  every  morning  sacrifice. 

3  People  and  realms  of  every  tongue 
Dwell  on  his  love  with  sweetest  song; 
And  infant  voices  shall  proclaim 
Their  early  blessings  on  his  name. 

4  Blessings  abound  where'er  he  reigns; 
The  prisoner  leaps  to  lose  his  chains, 
The  weary  find  eternal  rest, 

And  all  the  sons  of  want  are  blest. 

5  Let  every  creature  rise  and  bring 
Their  highest  honors  to  our  King, 
Angels  descend  with  songs  again, 
And  earth  repeat  the  loud  Amen. 

Isaac  Watts  (1674-1748). 


104.  8.7. 

1    TESTIS,  tender  Shepherd,  hear  me, 
*J      Bless  thy  little  lamb  to-night: 
Through  the  darkness  be  thou  near  me, 
Keep  me  safe  till  morning  light. 


288  A    MANUAL    OF    WORSHIP. 

2  All  this  day  thy  hand  has  led  me, 

And  I  thank  thee  for  thy  care; 
Thou  hast  clothed  me,  warmed,  and  fed  me, 
Listen  to  my  evening  prayer. 

3  Let  my  sins  be  all  forgiven, 

Bless  the  friends  I  love  so  well; 
Take  me,  when  I  die,  to  heaven, 
Happy  there  with  thee  to  dwell. 

Mrs.  Mary  Lundie  Duncan  (1814-1840). 


105.  C.   M. 

1    JESUS,  the  very  thought  of  thee 
*J      With  sweetness  fills  the  breast; 
But  sweeter  far  thy  face  to  see, 
And  in  thy  presence  rest. 


2  Nor  voice  can  sing,  nor  heart  can  frame, 

Nor  can  the  memory  find 
A  sweeter  sound  than  Jesus'  name, 
The  Saviour  of  mankind. 

3  0  hope  of  every  contrite  heart, 

0  joy  of  all  the  meek! 
To  those  who  fall  how  kind  thou  art, 
How  good  to  those  who  seek! 

4  And  those  who  find  thee  find  a  bliss 

Nor  tongue  nor  pen  can  show; 
The  love  of  Jesus,  what  it  is 
None  but  his  loved  oues  know. 


PRAISE    AND    PRAYER.  289 

Jesus,  our  only  joy  be  thou, 

As   thou   our  prize  wilt  be; 
Jesus,  be  thou  our  glory  now, 

And  through  eternity. 

St.  Bernard  (1091-1153);  Edward  Caswall,  ir. 


106.  L.  M. 

1    JUST  as  I  am,  without  one  plea, 
*J      But  that  thy  blood  was  shed  for  me, 
And  that  thou  bidst  me  come  to  thee, 
0  Lamb  of  God,  I  come. 


2  Just  as  I  am,  and  waiting  not 
To  rid  my  soul  of  one  dark  blot, 

To  thee,  whose  blood  can  cleanse  each  spot, 
0  Lamb  of  God,  I  come. 

3  Just  as  I  am,  though  tossed  about 
With  many  a  conflict,  many  a  doubt, 
Fightings  within,  and  fears  without, 

0  Lamb  of  God,  I  come. 


4-  Just  as  I  am — poor,  wretched,  blind- 
Sight,  riches,  healing  of  the  mind, 
Yea,  all  I  need,  in  thee  to  find, 
0  Lamb  of  God,  I  come. 


Just  as  I  am.  thou  wilt  receive. 
Wilt  welcome,  pardon,  cleanse,  relieve: 
Because  thy  promise  I  believe. 

0  Lamb  of  God.  I  come. 


290  A    MANUAL    OF    WORSHIP. 

(i  Just  as  I  am,  thy  love  unknown 
Has  broken  every   harrier  down; 
Xow  to  be  thine,  yea,  thine  alone, 
O  Lamb  of  God,  I  come. 

Charlotte  Elliott  (1789-1871). 


107.  C.  M.  D. 

I"  AMP  of  our  feet,  whereby  we  trace 
-^     Our  path  when  wont  to  stray; 
Stream  from  the  fount  of  heav  nly  grace, 

Brook  by  the  traveler's  way; 
Bread  of  our  souls,  whereon  we  feed, 

True  manna  from  on  high; 
Our  guide  and  chart,  wherein  we  read 

Of  realms  beyond  the  sky; 

Word  of  the  everlasting  God, 

Will  of  his  glorious  Son; 
Without  thee  how  could  earth  be  trod, 

Or  heaven  itself  be  won? 
Lord,  grant  us  all  aright  to  learn 

The  wisdom  it  imparts; 
And  to  its  heavenly  teaching  turn, 

With  simple,  childlike  hearts. 

Bernard  Barton  (1784-1849). 


108.  P.  M. 

1  T  AUNCH  thy  bark!  launch  thy  bark  on  the 
-^     swelling  tide, 
But  0,  look  up  and  lean  on  heaven,  as  swiftly 

on  you  glide; 
For  perils  all  around  tbee  lie,  like  rocks  upon 

the  sea; 
And  he  who  slumbers  on  the  watch  a  shapeless 

wreck  may  be. 


PRAISE    AND    PRAYER.  291 

2  Hoist  thy  flag!  hoist  thy  flag!  nail  it  to  the  mast; 
The  Hag  of  justice  and  of  truth  upon  the  breezes 

cast ; 
And  'neath  that  banner's  glorious  folds  spread 

out  thy  flowing  sail; 
Press  onward  to  the  destined  port  before  the 

favoring  gale. 

3  Speed  thee  on!  speed  thee  on  o'er  the  troubled 

sea : 
But  0,  let  wisdom  steer  thy  bark,  and  truth  thy 

compass  be. 
Unloose  thy  sail;  God  speed  thee  now,  thy  vigil 

never  cease. 
Till,  anchored  in  the  heavenly  port,  thou  find 

eternal  peace. 


109.  6.5.  D. 

1  T  AY  thy  hand  upon  me 
-^     When  I  fall  asleep, 
Thraugh  the  silent  hours, 

Close  beside  me  keep; 
Then  the  prince  of  darkness, 

Ruler  of  the  air, 
Will  not  dare  to  touch  me, 

If  thy  hand  is  there. 

2  Lay  thy  hand  upon  me, 

Tenderly  restrain 
All  too  eager  longings. 

Every  impulse  vain; 
Calm  my  spirit's  chafing. 

Restless  with  long  care; 
Murmurs  melt  in  silence, 

When  thy  hand  is  there. 


292  A    MANUAL    OF    WORSHIP. 

3  Lay  thy  hand  upon  me 

When  1   rashly  stray 
Into  paths  forbidden, 

Choosing  my  own  way: 
Ah!  how  much  correction, 

Lord,  I  have  to  bear; 
Yet  must  take  it  meekly, 

For  thy  hand  is  there. 

4  Lead  me  now  and  always, 

Even  to  the  last; 
Till  the  way  is  ended, 

And  the  darkness  past: 
Till  I  reach  the  glory 

I  was  born  to  share; 
This  its  crown  and  centre, 

That  my  Lord  is  there. 


c.  M.  N- 


110.  10.4.10.10. 

1  T  BAD,  kindly  Light,  amid  tlr  encircling  gloom, 
-^  Lead  thou  me  on! 

The  night  is  dark,  and  I  am  far  from  home — 

Lead  thou  me  on! 
Keep  thou  my  feet;  I  do  not  ask  to  see 
The  distant  scene — one  step  enough  for  me. 

2  T  was  not  ever  thus,  nor  prayed  that  thou 

Shouldst  lead  me  on. 
T  loved  to  choose  and  see  my  path:  but  now- 
Lead  thou  me  on! 
T  loved  the  garish  day,  and,  spite  of  fears. 
Pride  ruled  my  will:  remember  not  past  years. 


PRAISE    AM)    PRAYER.  293 

3  So  long  thy  power  hath  blessed  me,  sure  it  still 

Will  lead  me  on! 
O'er  moor  and  fen,  o'er  crag  and  torrent,  till 

The  night  is  gone, 
And  with  the  morn  those  angel  faces  smile 
Which  1  have  loved  long  since,  and  lost  awhile. 

John  Henry  Newman  (1801-189UJ. 


111.  P.  M. 

1   T  ET  others  praise  the  ruby  bright 
^     In  the  red   wine's  sparkling  glow, 
But  give  to  me  the  diamond  light 
Of  the  fountains  clearer  flow. 

Then  give  me  the  cup  of  cold  water, 
The  pure,  sweet  cup  of  cold  water: 
For  nature  gives  to  all  that  lives 
But  the  cup  of  pure  cold  water. 


2  The  lark  soars  up  with  a  lighter  strain, 
When  the  wave  has  wet  her  wing; 
And  the  "thundering  steed"  flings  back  his  mane 
In  the  might  of  the  crystal  spring. 
Then  give  me,  &e. 


3  The  feet  of  earthly  men  have  trod 

The  blood  from  the  bleeding  vine. 
But  the  stream  comes  fresh  from  the  hand  of 
That  fills  this  cup  of  mine.  [God 

Then  give  me,  &c. 

George  TV.  Bethune  (1805-1862). 


294  A    MANUAL    OF    WORSHIP. 

112.  C.  M. 

1  T  IFT  up  to  God  the  voice  of  praise, 
-*^  Whose  breath  our  souls  inspired; 
Loud  and  more  loud  the  anthem  raise, 

With  grateful  ardor  fired. 

2  Lift  up  to  God  the  voice  of  praise, 

Whose  goodness,  passing  thought, 
Loads  every  minute,  as  it  flies, 
With  benefits  unsought. 

3  Lift  up  to  God  the  voice  of  praise, 

For  hope's  transporting  ray, 
Which  lights,  through  darkest  shades  of  death. 
To  realms  of  endless  day. 

Ralph  Wardlaw  (d.   1853). 


113.  6.5. 

1  T  ITTLE  drops  of  water, 
-"  Little  grains  of  sand, 
Make  the  mighty  ocean, 

And  the  beauteous  land. 

2  And  the  little  moments, 

Humble  though  they  be, 
Make  the  mighty  ages, 
Of  eternity. 

3  So  our  little  errors 

Lead  the  soul  away 
From  the  paths  of  virtue, 
Into  sin  to  stray. 


PRAISE    AND    PRAYER.  _,l.»."> 

4  Little  seeds  of  mercy, 

Sown  by  youthful  hands, 
Grow  to  bless  the  nations 
Far  in  heathen  lands. 

5  Little  deeds  of  kindness, 

Little  words  of  love, 
Make  our  earth  an  Eden, 
Like  the  heaven  above. 

Jehoiada  Brewer  (1752-1817). 


114.  7.   D. 

1  ¥  ITTLE  travelers  Zionward, 

-^     Each  one  entering  into  rest, 
In  the  kingdom  of  your  Lord, 

In  the  mansions  of  the  blest: 
There  to  welcome,  Jesus  waits. 

Gives  the  crowns  his  followers  win; 
Lift  your  heads,  ye  golden  gates, 

Let  the  little  travelers  in. 

2  Who  are  they  whose  little  feet. 

Pacing  life's  dark  journey  through, 
Now  have  reached  that  heavenly  seat 

They  had  ever  kept  in  view? 
"I  from  Greenland's  frozen  land;" 

"I  from  India's  sultry  plain;" 
"I  from  Afric's  barren  sand;" 

"I  from  islands  of  the  main." 

3  All  their  earthly  journey  past, 

Every  tear  and  pain  gone  by. 
Here  together  met  at  last 
At  the  portal  of  the  sky; 


296  A    MANUAL    OF    WORSHIP.   • 

Each  the  welcome,  Come!  awaits, 
Conquerors  over  death  and  sin; 

Lift  your  heads,  ye  golden  gates, 
Let  the  little  travelers  in. 

James  Edmeston  (1791-1867). 


115.  8.7.4.7. 

1  T  OED,  dismiss  us  with  thy  blessing, 
-^     Fill  our  hearts  with  joy  and  peace; 
Let  us,  each  thy  love  possessing, 

Triumph  in  redeeming  grace; 

Oh,  refresh  us, 
Traveling  through  this  wilderness. 

2  Thanks  we  give,  and  adoration, 

For  thy  gospel's  joyful  sound; 
May  the  fruits  of  thy  salvation 
In  our  hearts  and  lives  abound; 

May  thy  presence 
With  us  evermore  be  found. 

3  So,  whene'er  the  signal's  given, 

Us  from  earth  to  call  away, 
Borne  on  angel's  wings  to  heaven, 
Glad  the  summons  to  obey — 

May  we,  ready, 
Eise  and  reign  in  endless  day. 

John  Fawcett  (1739-1817). 


116.  L.  M. 

1  T  OED,  I  have  pass'd  another  day, 

-^     And  come  to  thank  thee  for  thy  care; 
Forgive  my  faults  in  work  and  play, 
And  listen  to  my  evening  prayer. 


PRAISE    AND    l'UAYER.  29< 

2  Thy  favor  gives  me  daily  bread, 

And  friends,  who  all  my  wants  supply; 
And  safely  now  1  rest  my  head, 

Preserved  and  guarded  by  thine  eye. 

3  Look  down  in  pity,  and  forgive 

Whate'er  I've  said  or  done  amiss; 
And  help  me,  every  day  I  live, 
To  serve  thee  better  than  in  this. 

4  Xow,  while  I  sleep,  be  pleased  to  take 

A  helpless  child  beneath  thy  care; 
And  condescend  for  Jesus'  sake 
To  listen  to  my  evening  prayer. 


117.  P.  M. 

1  T  ORD,  I  hear  of  showers  of  blessing 
-^     Thou  art  scattering  full  and  free; 
Showers  the  thirsty  land  refreshing; 

Let  some  droppings  fall  on  me. 
Even  me,  even  me, 
Let  some  droppings  fall  on  me. 

2  Pass  me  not,  0  God,  my  Father, 

Sinful  though  my  heart  may  be; 
Thou  mightst  leave  me,  but  the  rather 
Let  thy  mercy  fall  on  me. 
Even  me,  &c. 

3  Pass  me  not,  O  gracious  Saviour: 

Let  me  live  and  cling  to  thee: 
Fain  I'm  longing  for  thy  favor: 

Whilst  thou'rt  calling,  call  for  me— 
Even  me,  &c. 


298  A    MANUAL    OF    WORSHIP. 

-i  Pass  me  not,  0  mighty  Spirit; 

Thou  canst  make  the  blind  to  see: 
Witnesses  of  Jesus'  merit, 

Speak  the  word  of  power  to  me — 
Even  me,  &c. 

5  Love  of  God,  so  pure  and  changeless; 

Blood  of  Christ,  so  rich  and  free; 
Grace  of  God,  so  rich  and  boundless, 
Magnify  it  all  in  me — 
Even  me,  &c. 

6  Pass  me  not,  thy  lost  one  bringing; 

Bind  my  heart,  0  Lord,  to  thee; 
Whilst  the  streams  of  life  are  springing, 
Blessing  others,  oh,  bless  me — 
Even  me,  &c. 

Elizabeth  Codner,  1860. 


118.  L.  M. 

1  T  ORD  of  all  being!  throned  afar, 

-^     Thy  glory  flames  from  sun  and  star; 
Centre  and  soul  of  every  sphere, 
Yet  to  each  loving  heart  how  near! 

2  Sun  of  our  life!  thy  quickening  ray 
Sheds  on  our  path  the  glow  of  day; 
Star  of  our  hope!  thy  softened  light 
Cheers  the  long  watches  of  the  night. 

3  Our  midnight  is  thy  smile  withdrawn; 
Our  noontide  is  thy  gracious  dawn: 
Our  rainbow  arch  thy  mercy's  sign: 
All,  save  the  clouds  of  sin,  are  thine, 


PRAISE    AND    PRAYER.  299 

4  Lord  oi'  all  life,  below,  above, 

Whose  light  is  truth,  whose  warmth  is  love; 
Before  thy  ever-blazing  throne 
We  ask  no  lustre  of  our  own. 


5  Grant  us  thy  truth  to  make  us  free, 
And  kindling  hearts  that  burn  for  thee, 
Till  all  thy  living  altars  claim 
One  holy  light,  one  heavenly  flame. 

Oliver  Wendell  Holmes  (1807-1894). 


119.  7.  D. 

1  T  OED-of  earth!  thy  forming  hand 

-^     Well  this  beauteous  frame  hath  planned; 

Woods  that  wave,  and  hills  that  tower, 

Ocean  rolling  in  his  power: 

Yet,  amid  this  scene  so  fair, 

Should  I  cease  thy  smile  to  share, 

What  were  all  its  joys  to  me? 

Whom  have  I  on  earth  but  thee? 


Lord  of  heaven!  beyond  our  sight 
Shines  a  world  of  purer  light: 
There  in  love's  unclouded  reign 
Parted  hands  shall  meet  again: 
Oh,  that  world  is  passing  fair! 
Yet,  if  thou  wert  absent  there, 
What  were  all  its  joys  to  me? 
Whom  have  I  in  heaven  but  thee? 

Robert  Grant  (1785-1838). 


300  A    MANUAL    OF    WORSHIP. 


120.  8.6. 

1  T  (3RD  of  my  life,  whoso  tender  care 
-^     Hath  led  me  on  till  now, 
Here  lowly  at  the  hour  of  prayer, 

Before  thy  throne  I  bow; 
1  bless  thy  gracious  hand,  and  pray 
Forgiveness  for  another  day. 


2  0,  may  I  daily,  hourly  strive 

In  heavenly  grace  to  grow; 
To  thee  and  to  thy  glory  live, 

Dead  to  all  else  below; 
Tread  in  the  path  my  Saviour  trod, 
Though  thorny,  yet  the  path  of  God. 

3  With  prayer,  my  humble  praise  I  bring, 

For  mercies  day  by  day: 
Lord,  teach  my  heart,  thy  love  to  sing 

Lord,  teach  me  how  to  pray. 
All  that  I  am  and  have,  to  thee 
I  offer  through  eternity. 

"£2   Chelsea."   1838. 


121.  8.4. 

1  T  ORD  of  the  harvest,  thee  we  hail! 

-^     Thine  ancient  promise  doth  not  fail; 
The  varying  seasons  haste  their  round; 
With  goodness  all  our  years  are  crowned; 

Our  thanks  we  pay, 

This  holy  day; 
Oh,  let  our  hearts  in  tune  be  found. 


PRAISE    AND    PRAYER.  301 

When  spring  doth  wake  the  song  of  mirth, 

When  summer  warms  the  fruitful  earth. 

When  autumn  yields  its  ripened  grain, 

Or  winter  -weeps  the  naked  plain, 
We  still  do  sing- 
To  thee,  our  King; 

Through  all  their  changes  thou  dost  reign. 

But  chiefly  when  thy  liberal  hand 
Bestows  new  plenty  o'er  the  land. 
When  sounds  of  music  fill  the  air. 
As  homeward  all  their  treasures  bear; 

We,  too.  will  raise 

Our  hymn  of  praise, 
For  we  thy  common  bounties  share. 

Lord  of  the  harvest,  all  is  thine: 
The  rains  that  fall,  the  suns  that  shine, 
The  seed  once  hidden  in  the  ground. 
The  skill  that  makes  our  fruits  abound: 

Xew  every  year 

Thy  gifts  appear: 
Mew  praises  from  our  lips  shall  sound. 


122.  C.  M. 

1  T  OKI),  when  my  raptured  thought  surveys 
-^     Creation's  beauties  o'er, 
All  nature  joins  to  teach  thy  praise, 
And  bid  my  soul  adore. 

?  Where'er  I  turn  my  gazing  eyes, 
Thy  radiant  footsteps  shine; 
Ten  thousand  pleasing  wonders  rise. 
And  speak  their  source  divine. 


302  A    MANUAL    OF    WORSHIP. 

o  On  me  thy  providence  has  shone 
With  gentle,  smiling  rays; 
Oh,  let  my  lips  and  life  make  known 
Thy  goodness  and  thy  praise. 

4  All-bounteous  Lord,  thy  grace  impart! 
Oh,  teach  me  to  improve 
Thy  gifts  with  humble,  grateful  heart, 
And  crown  them  with  thy  love. 

Anne  Steele  (1716-1778). 


123.  8.7. 

1  T  OVE  divine,  all  love  excelling, 

-^     Joy  of  heaven,  to  earth  come  down; 
Fix  in  us  thy  humble  dwelling, 

All  thy  faithful  mercies  crown; 
Jesus,  thou  art  all  compassion; 

Pure,  unbounded  love  thou  art; 
Visit  us  with  thy  salvation; 

Enter  every  trembling  heart. 

2  Come,  almighty  to  deliver, 

Let  us  all  thy  life  receive; 
Suddenly  return,  and  never, 

Never  more,  thy  temples  leave: 
Thee  we  would  be  always  blessing, 

Serve  thee  as  thy  hosts  above, 
Pray,  and  praise  thee  without  ceasing, 

Glory  in  thy  perfect  love. 

3  Finish  then  thy  new  creation. 

Pure  and  sinless  let  us  be; 

Let  us  see  thy  great  salvation, 

Perfectly  restored  in  thee; 


PRAISE    AM)    PRA1  ER.  303 

Changed   from  glory  ui)t<>  glory, 
Till  in  heaven  we  take  our  place: 

Till  we  cast  our  crowns  before  thee, 
Lost  in  wonder,  love,  and  praise! 

Charles  Wesley  (1708-1788). 


124.  7.5. 

1  "VTIGHTY  Spirit,  gracious  Guide, 
-^     Let  thy  light  in  us  abide; 
Ever  walking  by  thy  side, 
Grant  us  heavenly  love! 


2  Love  is  kind,  and  suffers  long; 
Love  is  meek,  and  thinks  no  wrong; 
Love  than  death  itself  more  strong: 

Therefore  give  us  love. 

3  Prophecy  will  fade  away, 
Melting  in  the  light  of  day; 
Love  will  ever  with  us  stay: 

Therefore  give  us  love. 

4  Faith  will  vanish  into  sight: 
Hope  be  emptied  in  delight; 

Love  in  heaven  will  shine  more  bright: 
Therefore  give  us  love. 

5  Faith,  and  hope,  and  love  we  see 
Joining  hand  in  hand  agree; 
But  the  greatest  of  the  three, 

And  the  best,  is  love. 


304  A    MANUAL    OF    WORSHIP. 

6  From  the  overshadowing 
Of  thy  gold  and  silver  wing, 
Shed  on  us,  who  to  thee  sing, 
Holy,  heavenly  love! 

Christopher  Wordsu-orth  (1807-1885). 


125.  0.4. 

1  "\/f  Y  faith  looks  up  to  thee, 
-*■"-     Thou  Lamb  of  Calvary, 

Saviour  divine: 
Now  hear  me  while  I  pray; 
Take  all  my  guilt  away; 
Oh,  let  me  from  this  day 

Be  wholly  thine. 

2  May  thy  rich  grace  impart 
Strength  to  my  fainting  heart, 

My  zeal  inspire; 
As  thou  hast  died  for  me, 
Oh,  may  my  love  to  thee 
Pure,  warm,  and  changeless  be — 

A  living  fire. 

3  "While  life's  dark  maze  I  tread. 
And  griefs  around  me  spread, 

Be  thou  my  guide; 
Bid  darkness  turn  to  day. 
Wipe  sorrow's  tears  away, 
Nor  let  me  ever  stray 

From  thee  aside. 


PRAISE    AND    PRAYER.  ol»5 

When  ends  life's  transient  dream, 
When  death's  cold,  sullen  stream 

Shall  o'er  me  roll; 
Blest  Saviour,  then,  in  love, 
Fear  and  distress  remove; 
Oh,  bear  me  safe  above — 

A  ransomed  soul. 

Ray  Palmer  (1808-1887). 


126.  8.4. 

1  AT  Y  God,  is  any  hour  so  sweet, 

-***•     From  blush  of  morn  to  evening  star, 
As  that  which  calls  me  to  thy  feet, 
The  hour  of  prayer? 

2  Blest  is  the  tranquil  hour  of  morn, 

And  blest  that  solemn  hour  of  eve 
When,  on  the  wings  of  prayer  upborne, 
The  world  I  leave. 

3  Then  is  my  strength  by  thee  renewed; 

Then  are  my  sins  by  thee  forgiven; 
Then  dost  thou  cheer  my  solitude 
With  hopes  of  heaven. 

4  Xo  words  can  tell  what  sweet  relief 

Here  for  my  every  want  I  find, 
What  strength  for  warfare,  balm  for  grief, 
What  peace  of  mind. 

5  Lord!  till  I  reach  that  blissful  shore, 

Xo  privilege  so  dear  shall  be. 
As  thus  my  inmost  soul  to  pour 
In  prayer  to  thee. 

Charlotte  Elliott  (1 789-1871). 


306  A    MANUAL    OF    WORSHIP. 

127.  8.4. 

1  A/fY  God,  my  Father,  while  I  stray 

•^■'-^     Far  from  my  home  in  life's  rough  way, 
Oh,  teach  me  from  my  heart  to  say, 
"Thy  will  be  done." 

2  Though  dark  my  path,  and  sad  my  lot, 
Let  me  be  still  and  murmur  not, 

Or  breathe  the  prayer  divinely  taught, 
"Thy  will  be  done." 

3  What  though  in  lonely  grief  I  sigh 
For  friends  beloved,  no  longer  nigh? 
Submissive   still   would   I   reply, 

"Thy  will  be  done." 

4  If  thou  shouldst  call  me  to  resign 
What  most  I  prize — it  ne'er  was  mine; 
I  onlv  yield  thee  what  is  thine; 

"Thy  will  be  done." 

5  Let  but  my  fainting  heart  be  blest 
With  thy  good  Spirit  for  its  guest, 
My  God,  to  thee  I  leave  the  rest; 

"Thy  will  be  done." 

6  Renew  my  will  from  day  to  day, 
Blend  it  with  thine,  and  take  away 
All  that  now  makes  it  hard  to  sav, 

"Thy  will  be  done." 

7  Then,  when  on  earth  I  breathe  no  more 
The  prayer  oft  mixed  with  tears  before, 
I'll  sing  upon  a  happier  shore, 

"Thy  will  be  done."     Amen. 

Charlotte  Elliott  (1789-1871.) 


ri;.\i>i:   and   prayer.  30' 

128.  S.  M. 

1  ATV  soul,  be  on  thy  guard! 
x*-*-     Ten  thousand  foes  arise; 
The  hosts  of  sin  are  pressing  hard 

To  draw  thee  from  the  skies. 

2  Oh,  watch,  and  fight,  and   pray: 

The  battle  ne'er  give  o'er; 
Renew  it  boldly  every  day, 
And  help  divine  implore. 

3  Ne'er  think  the  victory  won, 

Xor  lay  thine  armor  down; 
Thy  arduous  work  will  not  be  done 
Till  thou  obtain  thy  crown. 

4  Fight  on,  my  soul,  till  death 

Shall  bring  thee  to  thy  God; 
He'll  take  thee,  at  thy  parting  breath, 
To  his  divine  abode. 

George  Heath  id.   1822). 


129.  S.  M. 

1  "Y/TY  times  are  in  thy  hand, 

-L'-*-     My  God,  I'd  have  them  there; 
My  life,  my  friends,  my  soul,  I  leave 
Entirely  to  thy  care. 

2  My  times  are  in  thy  hand. 

Whatever  they  may  be; 
Pleasing  or  painful,  dark  or  bright, 
As  best  mav  seem  to  thee. 


308  A    MANUAL    OF    WORSHIP. 

3  My  times  are  in  thy  hand; 

Why  should  I  doubt  or  fear? 
My  Father's  hand  will  never  cause 
His  child  a  needless  tear. 

4  My  times  are  in  thy  hand, 

111  always  trust  in  thee; 
And  after  death  at  thy  right  hand 
I  shall  for  ever  he. 

Wm.  Freeman  Lloyd  (1791-1853). 


130.  6.4. 

1  1VTEAREK,  my  God,  to  thee, 
-^      Nearer  to  thee! 

E'en  though  it  he  a  cross 

That  raiseth  me; 
Still  all  my  song  shall  he, 
Nearer,  my  God,  to  thee! 

Nearer  to  thee! 

2  Though,  like  the  wanderer, 

The  sun  gone  down, 
Darkness  be  over  me. 

My  rest  a  stone; 
Yet  in  my  dreams  I'd  be 
Nearer,  my  God,  to  thee! 

Nearer  to  thee! 

3  There  let  the  way  appear 

Steps  unto  heaven; 
All  that  thou  sendest  me 

In  mercy  given; 
Angels  to  beckon  me 
Nearer,  my  God,  to  thee! 

Nearer  to  thee! 


PRAISE    AND    PRAYER.  309 

Then  with  my  waking  thoughts 

Bright   with  thy  praise, 
Out  of  my  stony  griefs 

Bethel  I'll  raise; 
So  by  my  woes  to  be 
Nearer,  my  God,  to  thee! 

Nearer  to  thee! 

Or  if  on  joyful  wing 

(leaving  the   sky, 
Sun,  moon,  and  stars  forgot, 

Upward  I  fly — 
Still  all  my  song  shall  be, 
Nearer,  my  God,  to  thee! 

Nearer  to  thee! 

Sarah  F.  Adams  (1805-1849). 


131.  11.5. 

1  "VTOW  God  be  with  us,  for  the  night  is  closing. 
-^      Darkness  and  light  are  both  of  his  dispos- 
ing. 

Beneath  his  shadow,  here  to  rest  we  yield  us. 
For  he  will  shield  us. 

2  Let  evil  thoughts  and  spirits  flee  before  us: 
Till  morning  eometh,  watch,  0  Master,  o'er  ns; 
In  soul  and  body  thou  from  harm  defend  us; 

Thine  angels  send  us. 


3  We  have  no  refuge;  none  on  earth  to  aid  us, 
Save  thee,  0 Father,  who  thine  own  hast  made  us: 
But  thy  dear  presence  will  not  leave  them  lonely 
Who  sock  thee  only. 


oil)  A    MANUAL    OF    WORSHIP. 

4:  Father,  thy  name  be  praised,  thy  kingdom  given, 
Thy  will  he  done  on  earth,  as  'tis  in  heaven; 
Keep  ns  in  life,  forgive  our  sins,  deliver 
Us  now  and  ever. 

Petrus  Herbert;  tr.  bu  Catherine  Winkworth  (1829-1878). 


132.  P.  M. 

1  XTOW  1   lay  me  down  to  sleep, 
^      In  thy  shadows  soft  and  deep; 

1  pray  thee,  Lord,  my  sold  to  keep. 

I  lay  me  down, 
Among  thy  shadows  soft,  and  dark,  and  deep. 

I  pray  thee,  Lord, 
A  helpless  soul  that  leans  on  thee  to  keep. 

2  If  I  should  die  before  I  wake, 
For  thy  unfailing  mercy's  sake, 

I  pray  thee,  Lord,  my  soul  to  take. 

If  I  should  die 
In  some  deep  dream  and  never  here  awake, 

If  I  should  die, 
I  trust  thee,  Lord,  my  sleeping  soul  to  take. 

Melancthon  W.  Stryker  (1851 ). 


133.  6.7.6. 

i  "]Y()W  thank  we  a11  our  God< 

-^      With  heart,  and  hands,  and  voices, 
Who  wondrous  things  hath  done, 

In  whom  this  world  rejoices; 
Who  from  our  mothers'  arms 

Hath  blessed  us  on  our  way 
With  countless  gifts  of  love. 

And   still   is   ours  to-dav. 


PRAISE    AM)    PRAYER.  : >  1  1 

2  0  may  this  bounteous  God 

Through  all  our  life  be  near  us, 
With  ever  joyful  hearts 

And  blessed  peace  to  cheer  us; 
And  keep  us  in  this  grace, 

And  guide  us  when  perplext, 
And   free  us   from  all  ills 

Tn  this  world  and  the  next. 

Martin  Rinkart,  1644 ;  tr.  by  Miss  Catherine  Winkworih  (1829-1878). 


134.  6.5. 

1  "NTOW    the   day    is   over, 
-^      Nighl  is  drawing  nigh, 
Shadows  of  the  evening 

Steal  across  the  sky. 

2  Xow  the  darkness  gathers. 

Stars  begin  to  peep. 
Birds  and  beasts  and  flowers 
Soon  will  be  asleep. 

3  Jesus,  give  the  weary 

Calm  and  sweet  repose: 

With  thy  tenderest  blessing 

May  mine  eyelids  close. 

4  Grant  to  little  children 

Visions  bright  of  thee; 
Guard  the  sailors  tossing 
On  the  deep  blue  sea. 

5  Comfort  every  sufferer 

Watching  late  in  pain: 

Those  who  plan  some  evil 

From  their  sin  restrain. 


312  A    MANUAL    OF    WORSHIP. 

6  Through  the  long  night  watches 

May  thine  angels  spread 
Their  white  wings  above  me, 
"Watching  round  my  bed. 

7  When  the  morning  wakens, 

Then  may  I  arise 
Pure  and  fresh  and  sinless 
In  thy  holy  eyes. 

S.  Baring-Gould  (1834 ). 


135. 


1  "YTOW  the  shades  of  night  are  gone; 
-^      Now  the  morning  light  is  come. 
Lord,  we  would  be  thine  to-day: 
Drive  the  shades  of  sin  away. 

2  Fill  our  souls  with  heavenly  light; 
Banish  doubt,  and  clear  our  sight: 
In   thy  service,   Lord,   to-day, 
Help  us  labor,  help  us  pray. 

3  Keep  our  wayward  passions  bound; 
Save  us  from  our  foes  around; 
Going  out  and  coming  in, 

Keep  us  safe  from  every  sin. 

4  When  our  work  of  life  is  past, 
Oh,  receive  us  all  at  last: 

Sin's  dark  night  shall  be  no  more 
When  we  reach  the  heavenly  shore. 

Samson   Occum   (1723-1792). 


PRAISE    AND    PRAYER.  31o 

136.  L.  M. 

1  A    COME!  loud  anthems  let  us  sing, 

^       Loud  thanks  to  our  Almighty  King; 
And  high  our  grateful  voices  raise, 
As  our  salvation's  Rock  we  praise. 

2  Into  his  presence  let  us  haste, 
To  thank  him  for  his  favors  past; 
To  him  address  in  joyful  songs, 
The  praise  that  to  his  name  belongs. 

3  For  God.  the  Lord,  enthroned  in  state, 
Is  with  unrivaled  glory  great; 

The  depths  of  earth  are  in  his  hand, 
Her  secret  wealth  at  his  command. 

4  0  let  us  to  his  courts  repair, 
And  bow  with  adoration  there; 

Low  on  our  knees  with  reverence  fall, 
And  on  the  Lord,  our  Maker,  call. 

Tate  and  Brady. 


137.  7.6. 

1  f\   DAY  of  rest  and  gladness! 
^        0  day  of  joy  and  light! 
0  balm  of  care  and  sadness. 

Most  beautiful,  most  bright! 
On  thee,  the  high  and  lowly, 

"Rending  before  the  throne, 
Sing,  Holy,  holy,  holy. 

To  the  great  Three  in  One! 


ol4  A    MANUAL    OF    WORSHIP. 

2  On  thee,  at  the  creation, 

The  light  first  had  its  birth; 
On  thee,  for  our  salvation, 

Christ  rose  from  depths  of  earth; 
On  thee,  our  Lord,  victorious, 

The   Spirit  sent  from  heaven, 
And  thus  on  thee,  most  glorious, 

A  triple  light  was  given. 

3  To-clay  on  weary  nations 

The  heavenly  manna  falls; 
To  holy  convocations 

The  silver  trumpet  calls, 
Where  gospel  light  is  glowing 

With  pure  and  radiant  beams, 
And  living  water  flowing 

With  soul-refreshing  streams. 

4  New  graces  ever  gaining 

From  this  our  day  of  rest, 
We  reach  the  rest  remaining 

To  spirits  of  the  blest: 
To  Holy  Ghost  be  praises, 

To  Father  and  to  Son; 
The  Church  her  voice  upraises 

To  thee,  blest  Three  in  One. 

Christopher  Wordsworth  (1807-1885). 


138.  S.  M. 

1   A   EVERLASTING  Light! 
^        Giver  of  dawn  and  day, 
Dispeller  of  the  ancient  night 
Tn  which  creation  lav. 


PRAISE    AND    I'llW  ER.  315 

2  o  everlasting  Health! 

Flow  through  life's  inmost  springs; 
The  heart's  besl  Miss,  the  soul's  best  wealth, 
What  life  thy  presence  brings! 

3  0  everlasting  Truth! 

The  soul  of  all  that's  true, 
Sure  guide  alike  of  age  and  youth, 
Lead  me  and  teach  me  too. 


4  O  everlasting  Might! 

My  broker  life  repair; 
Nerve  thou  my  will,  and  clear  my  sight, 
Give  strength  to  do  and  hear. 

5  0  everlasting  Love! 

Wellspring  of  grace  and  peace; 
Ponr  down  thy  fullness  from  above, 
Bid  doubt  and  trouble  cease! 

Horatius  Bonar  (18U8-1890). 


139.  C.  M. 

1  f\    FOR  a  heart  to  praise  my  God, 
^         A  heart  from  sin  set  free; 

A  heart  that's  sprinkled  with  the  blood 
So  freely  shed  for  me. 

2  A  heart  resigned,  submissive,  meek, 

My  dear  Redeemer's  throne: 
^liere  only  Christ  is  heard  to  speak, 
"Where  Jesus  reigns  alone. 


316  A    MANUAL    OF    WORSHIP. 

3  A  humble,  lowly,  contrite  heart, 

Believing,  true,  and  clean; 
Which  neither  life  nor  death  can  part 
P'rom  him  that  dwells  within. 

4  A  heart  in  every  thought  renewed, 

And  full  of  love  divine; 
Perfect,  and  right,  and  pure,  and  good; 
A  copy,  Lord,  of  thine. 

5  Thy  nature,  gracious  Lord,  impart; 

Come  quickly  from  above; 
Write  thy  new  Name  upon  my  heart, 
Thy  new,  best  Name  of  Love. 

Charles  Wesley  (1708-1788). 


140.  L.  M. 

1  A    GOD  of  love,  0  King  of  peace, 

^       Make  wars  throughout  the  world  to  cease; 
The  wrath  of  sinful  man  restrain, 
Give  peace,  0  God,  give  peace  again. 

2  Remember,  Lord,  thy  works  of  old, 
The  wonders  that  our  fathers  told; 
Remember  not  our  sin's  dark  stain, 
Give  peace,  0  God,  give  peace  again! 

3  Whom  shall  we  trust  but  thee,  0  Lord? 
Where  rest  hut  on  thy  faithful  word? 
None  ever  called  on  thee  in  vain. 

Give  peace,  0  God,  give  peace  again! 


PRAISE    AND    PRAYER.  317 

Where  saints  and  angels  dwell  above, 
All  hearts  are  knit  in  holy  love; 
Oh.  bind  us  in  that  heavenly  chain! 
Give  peace,  0  God,  give  peace  again! 

Henry  W.  Baker  (1821-1877). 


141.  C.  M. 

1  f\    GOD,  our  help  in  ages  past, 
^        Our  hope  for  years  to  come, 
Our  shelter  from  the  stormy  blast, 

And  our  eternal  home! 

2  Beneath  the  shadow  of  thy  throne 

Thy  saints  have  dwelt  secure; 
Sufficient  is  thine  arm  alone, 
And  our  defence  is  sure. 

3  Before  the  hills  in  order  stood, 

Or  earth  received  her  frame, 
From  everlasting  thou  art  God, 
To  endless  years  the  same. 

4  A  thousand  ages  in  thy  sight 

Are  like  an  evening  gone; 
Short  as  the  watch  that  ends  the  night 
Before  the  rising  sun. 

5  Time,  like  an  ever-rolling  stream, 

Bears  all  its  sons  away; 
They  die  forgotten,  as  a  dream 
Dies  at  the  opening  day. 


318  A  Manual  of  worship. 

(>  0  God,  our  help  in  ages  past, 
Our  hope  for  years  to  come, 
Be  thou  our  guard  while  life  shall  last, 
And  our  eternal  home! 

Isaac  Watts  (1674-1748). 


142.  C.  M. 

1  AH,  happy  is  the  man  who  hears 
^      Religion's  warning  voice, 
And  who  celestial  wisdom  makes 

His  early,  only  choice. 

2  For  she  has  treasures  greater  far 

Than  east  or  west  unfold; 
More  precious  are  her  bright  rewards 
Than  gems,  or  stores  of  gold. 

3  Her  right  hand  offers  to  the  just 

Immortal,  happy  days; 
Her  left,  imperishable  wealth 
And  heavenly  crowns  displays. 

4  And,  as  her  holy  labors  rise, 

So  her  rewards  increase; 
Her  ways  are  ways  of  pleasantness, 
And  all  her  paths  are  peace. 

Michael  Bruce  (1746-1767). 


143.  C.  M. 

1  (^H,  that  the  Lord  would  guide  my  ways 
^     To  keep  his  statutes  still: 
Oh,  that  my  God  would  grant  me  grace 
To  know  and  do  his  will. 


PRAISE    AM)    PRAYER.  319 

2  Oh,  send  thy  Spirit  down,  to  write 

Thy  law   upon  my  heart: 
Nor  let  my  tongue  indulge  deceit, 
Or  aet  the  liar's  part. 

3  Order  my  footsteps  by  thy  word, 

Ami  make  my  heart  sincere; 
Let  sin  have  no  dominion,  Lord! 
But  keep  my  conscience  clear. 

-i  Make  me  to  walk  in  thy  commands — 
'Tis  a  delightful  road: 
Nor  let  my  head,  or  heart,  or  hands, 
Offend  against  my  God. 

Isaac   Watts  (1674-1748). 


144.  7.6. 

1  A   JESUS,  thou  art  standing 

^        Outside  the  fast-closed  door, 
In  lowly  patience  waiting 

To  pass  the  threshold  o'er: 
Shame  on  us,  Christian  brethren, 

His  name  and  sign  who  bear, 
Oh,  shame,  thrice  shame  upon  us, 

To  keep  him  standing  there. 

2  0  Jesus,  thou  art  knocking; 

And  lo,  that  hand  is  scarred, 
And  thorns  thy  brow  encircle, 

And  tears  thy  face  have  marred: 
Oh,  love  that  passeth  knowledge, 

So  patiently  to  wait, 
Oh,  sin  that  hath  no  equal, 

So  fast  to  bar  the  gate. 


320  A    MANUAL    OF    WORSHIP. 

3  0  Jesus,  thou  art  pleading 

In  accents  meek  and  low — 
"I  died  for  you,  my  children, 

And  will  ye  treat  me  so?" 
0  Lord,  with  shame  and  sorrow 

We  open  now  the  door: 
Dear  Saviour,  enter,  enter, 

And  leave  us  nevermore. 

William  Walsham  How  (1823-1897). 


145.  L.  M. 

OLOVE  divine,  that  stoop'st  to  share 
Our  sharpest  pang,  our  bitterest  tear! 
On  thee  we  cast  each  earth-born  care; 
We  smile  at  pain  while  thou  art  near. 


2  Though  long  the  weary  way  we  tread, 

And  sorrows  crown  each  lingering  year, 
No  path  we  shun,  no  darkness  dread, 

Our  hearts  still  whispering,  "Thou  art  near.' 

3  When  drooping  pleasure  turns  to  grief, 

And  trembling  faith  is  changed  to  fear, 
The  murmuring  wind,  the  quivering  leaf, 
Shall  softly  tell  us  thou  art  near. 

4  On  thee  we  cast  our  burdening  woe, 

0  Love  divine,  for  ever  dear! 
Content  to  suffer  while  we  know, 
Living  or  dying,  thou  art  near. 

Oliver  Wendell  Holmes  (1807-1894). 


PRAISE    AND    PRAYER.  oL'l 

146.  L.  M. 

/  \    MASTEB,  let  me  walk  with  thee 

^         hi  lowly  paths  of  service  free; 
Tell  me  thy  secret;  help  me  bear 
The  strain  of  toil,  the  fret  of  care. 

2  Help  me  the  slow  of  heart  to  move 
By  some  clear,  winning  word  of  love; 
Teach  me  the  wayward  feet  to  stay, 
And  guide  them  in  the  homeward  way. 

3  Teach  me  thy  patience;  still  with  thee 
In  closer,  dearer  company. 

In  work  that  keeps  faith  clear  and  strong, 
In  trust  that  triumphs  over  wrong. 

4  In  hope  that  sends  a  shining  ray 

Far  down  the  future's  broadening  way: 
In  peace  that  only  thou  canst  give. 
With  thee.  0  Master,  let  me  live. 

Washington  Gladden   (1830 ). 


147.  8.7. 

1  AXCF  to  every  man  and  nation 
^     Comes  the  moment  to  decide, 
In  the  strife  of  Truth  with  falsehood, 

For  the  good  or  evil  side; 
Some  great  cause,  God's  new  Messiah, 

Offers  each  the  bloom  or  blight, 
And  the  choice  goes  by  forever 

'Twixt  that  darkness  and  that  light. 


322  A    MANUAL    OF    WORSHIP. 

2  Then  to  side  with  Truth  is  noble, 

When  we  share  her  wretched  crust, 
Ere  her  cause  bring  fame  and  profit, 

And  'tis  prosperous  to  be  just; 
Then  it  is  the  brave  man  chooses, 

While  the  coward  stands  aside, 
Till  the  multitude  make  virtue 

Of  the  faith  they  had  denied. 

3  Though  the  cause  of  evil  prosper, 

Yet  'tis  Truth  alone  is  strong; 
Though  her  portion  be  the  scaffold, 

And  upon  the  throne  be  Wrong, 
Yet  that  scaffold  sways  the  future, 

And,  behind  the  dim  unknown, 
Standeth  God  within  the  shadow, 

Keeping  watch  above  his  own. 

James  Russell  Lowell  (1819-1891). 


148.  0.5. 

1   ANWARD,  Christian  soldiers, 
^     Marching  as  to  war, 
With  the  cross  of  Jesus 

Going  on  before. 
Christ,  the  royal  Master, 

Leads  against  the  foe; 
Forward  into  battle. 


See,  his  banners  go 


Onward,  Christian  soldiers, 
Marching  as  to  war, 

With  the  cross  of  Jesus 
Going  on  before. 


PRAISE    AMJ    PRAYER.  323 

2  At  the  sign  of  triumph 

Satan's    liost   doth  flee; 
On  then.  Christian  soldiers, 

On  to  victory. 
Hell's  foundations  quiver 

At  the  shout  of  praise; 
Brothers,  lift  your  voices, 

Loud  your  anthems  raise. 

Onward,  Christian  soldiers,  &c. 

3  Like  a  mighty  army 

Moves  the  Church  of  God; 
Brothers,  we  are  treading 

Where  the  saints  have  trod; 
We  are  not  divided, 

All  one  body  we, 
One  in  hope  and  doctrine, 

One  in  charity. 

Onward,  Christian  soldiers,  &c. 

4  Crowns  and  thrones  may  perish, 

Kingdoms  rise  and  wane, 
But  the  Church  of  Jesus 

Constant  will  remain. 
Gates  of  hell  can  never 

'Gainst  that  Church  prevail: 
We  have  Christ's  own  promise, 

And  that  cannot  fail. 

Onward,  Christian  soldiers,  &c. 

5  Onward  then,  ye  faithful, 

Join  our  happy  throng, 
Blend  with  ours  your  voices 
Tn  the  triumph -sons:: 


324  A    MANUAL    OF    WORSHIP. 


Glory,  la iid ,  and  honor 
Unto  Christ  the  King: 


This,  through  countless  ages, 
Men  and  angels  sing. 

Onward,  Christian  soldiers,  &c. 

S.  Baring-Gould  (1834 -). 


149.  8.6. 

1  A   PAKADISE!  0  Paradise! 

^       Who  doth  not  crave  for  rest? 
Who  would  not  seek  the  happy  land 
Where  they  that  loved  are  blest? 
Where  loyal  hearts  and  true 

Stand  ever  in  the  light, 
All  rapture  through  and  through, 
In  God's  most  holy  sight. 

2  0  Paradise!  0  Paradise! 

The  world  is  growing  old; 
Who  would  not  be  at  rest,  and  free, 
Where  love  is  never  cold? 

Where  loyal  hearts  and  true,  &c. 

3  O  Paradise!  O  Paradise! 

'Tis  weary  waiting  here; 
I  long  to  be  where  Jesus  is, 
To  feel,  to  see  him  near: 

Where  loyal  hearts  and  true.  &c. 

4  0  Paradise!  0  Paradise! 

I  want  to  sin  no  more, 
T  want  to  be  as  pure  on  earth 
As  on  thy  spotless  shore. 

Where  loval  hearts  and  true.  &c. 


PRAISE    AND    PRAYER.  325 

5  0  Paradise!  0  Paradise! 

J  greatly  long  to  see 
The  glorious  mansion  in  the  heavens 
My  Lord  prepares  for  me, 

Where  loyal  hearts  and  true,  &c. 

6  0  Paradise!  0  Paradise! 

I  feel  'twill  not  be  long; 
Patience!  I  almost  think  I  hear 
Faint  fragments  of  thy  song, 
Where  loyal  hearts  and  true,  &c. 

Frederick  W.  Faber  (1814-1863). 


150.  C.  M. 

1  Al TR  Father!  through  the  coming  year 
^     We  know  not  what  shall  be; 

But  we  would  leave  without  a  fear 
Its   ordering  all  to  thee. 

2  It  may  be  we  shall  toil  in  vain 

For  what  the  world  holds  fair; 
And  all  the  good  we  thought  to  gain 
Deceive  and  prove  but  care. 

3  Tt  may  be  it  shall  darkly  blend 

Our   love   with    anxious   fears. 
And  snatch  away  the  valued  friend. 
The  tried  of  many  years. 

4  Tt  may  be  it  shall  bring  us  days 

And  nights  of  lingering  pain: 

And  bid  us  take  a  farewell  gaze 

Of  these  loved  haunts  of  men. 


326  A    MANUAL    OF    WORSHIP. 

o  But  calmly,  Lord,  on  thee  we  rest; 
No  fears  our  trust  shall  move; 
Thou  knowest  what  for  each  is  best, 
And  thou  art  perfect  love. 

William  Gaskell  (1805-1884). 


151.  6.6.8.8.6. 

1  A     WHAT  can  little  hands  do 

"j      To  please  the  King  of  heav'n? 
The  little  hands  some  work  can  try, 
To  help  the  poor  in  misery: 
Such  grace  to  mine  be  giv'n. 

2  0,  what  can  little  lips  do 

To  please  the  King  of  heav'n? 
The  little  lips  can  praise  and  pray, 
And  gentle  words  of  kindness  say: 

Such  grace  to  mine  be  giv'n. 

3  0,  what  can  little  eyes  do 

To  please  the  King  of  heav'n? 
The  little  eyes  can  upward  look, 
And  learn  to  read  God's  holy  Book: 

Such  grace  to  mine  be  giv'n. 

4  0,  what  can  little  hearts  do 

To  please  the  King  of  heav'n? 
Our  hearts,  if  God  his  Spirit  send. 
Can  love  and  meet  their  Saviour  Friend: 

Such  grace  to  mine  be  giv'n. 


PRAISE    AND    PRAYER. 

5  "When  hands,  and  hearts,  and  lips, 
All  please  the  King  of  heav  n, 
And  serve  the  Saviour  with  delight, 
They  are  most  precious  in  his  sight: 
Such  grace  to  mine  be  giv'n. 


Fabi?i. 


152.  10.10.11.11. 

1  A   WORSHIP  the  King,  all  glorious  above! 
^       0,  gratefully  sing  his  power  and  his  love! 
Our  Shield  and  Defender,  the  Ancient  of  Days. 
Pavilioned  in  splendor,  and  girded  with  praise. 

2  The  earth,  with  its  store  of  wonders  untold, 
Almighty,  thy  power  hath  founded  of  old; 
Hath  'stablished  it  fast  by  a  changeless  decree, 
And  round  it  hath  cast,  like  a  mantle,  the  sea. 

.*!  Thy  bountiful  care  what  tongue  can  recite? 
It  breathes  in  the  air.  it  shines  in  the  light; 
It  streams  from  the  hills,  it   descends  to  the 

plain, 
And  sweetly  distills  in  the  dew  and  the  rain. 

-1  Frail  children  of  dust,  and  feeble  as  frail. 
In  thee  do  we  trust,  nor  find  thee  to  fail: 
Thy  mercies  how  tender,  how  firm  to  the  end. 
Our  Maker.  Defender,  Redeemer,  and  Friend! 

5  O  measureless  Might,  ineffable  Love. 

While  angels  delight  to  hymn  thee  above. 
Thy  ransomed  creation,  though  feeble  their  lays, 
With  true  adoration  shall  sincr  to  thy  praise. 

Robert   Grant   n78o-l«38). 


328  A    MANUAL    OF    WORSHIP. 

153.  P.  M. 

1  T>ASS  me  not,  0  gentle  Saviour; 
-*-       Hear  my  humble  cry; 

While  on  others  thou  art  smiling, 
Do  not  pass  me  by. 

Saviour,  Saviour,  hear  my  humble  cry; 
While  on  others  thou  art  calling, 
Do  not  pass  me  by. 

2  Let  me  at  the  throne  of  mercy 

Find  a  sweet  relief; 
Kneeling  there  in  deep  contrition, 
Help  my  unbelief. 

Saviour,  Saviour,  hear,  &c. 

3  Trusting  only  in  thy  merit 

Would  I  seek  thy  face; 
Heal  my  wounded,  broken  spirit, 
Save  me  by  thy  grace. 

Saviour,  Saviour,  hear,  &c. 

4  Thou  the  spring  of  all  my  comfort, 

More  than  life  to  me; 
Whom  have  I  on  earth  beside  thee? 
Whom  in  heaven  but  thee? 
Saviour,  Saviour,  hear,  &c. 

Mrs.  Fanny  J.  (Crosby)   Van  Alstyne  (1823 ). 


154.  7.  D. 

1  "DLEASANT  are  thy  courts  above, 
-*-       In  the  land  of  light  and  love; 
Pleasant  are  thy  courts  below, 
In  this  land  of  sin  and  woe, 


PRAISE    AND    PRAYER.  329 

Oh!  my  spirit  lungs  and  faints 
For  the  converse  of  thy  saints, 
For  the  brightness  of  thy  face, 

King  of  glory,   God  of  grace. 


2  Happy  birds,  that  sing  and  fly 
Round  thy  altars,  0  Most  High! 
Happier  souls,  that  find  a  rest 
In  a  heavenly  Father's  breast. 
Like  the  wandering  dove,  that  found 
No  repose  on  earth  around, 
They  can  to  their  ark  repair, 
And  enjoy  it  ever  there. 


3  Happy  souls!  +heir  praises  flow 
Even  in  this  vale  of  woe; 
"Waters  in  the  desert  rise, 
Manna  feeds  them  from  the  skies. 
On  they  go  from  strength  to  strength, 
Till  they  reach  thy  throne  at  length; 
At  thy  feet  adoring  fall, 
Who  hast  led  them  safe  through  all. 


4  Lord,  be  mine  this  prize  to  win; 
Guide  me  through  a  world  of  sin, 
Keep  me  by  thy  saving  grace. 
Give  me  at  thy  side  a  place. 
Sun  and  shield  alike  thou  art; 
Guide  and  guard  my  erring  heart; 
Grace  and  glory  flow  from  thee, 
Shower,  oh.  shower  them,  Lord,  on  me. 

Henry  F.  Lyte  (1793-1S47V 


33U  A   MANUAL   OF   WORSHIP. 

155.  8.7. 

1  T3RAISE,  my  soul,  the  King  of  heaven; 
■*-       To  his  feet  thy  tribute  bring; 
Ransomed,  healed,  restored,  forgiven, 

Evermore  his  praises  sing. 

Alleluia!  alleluia! 
Praise  the  everlasting  King. 

2  Praise  him  for  his  grace  and  favor 

To  our  fathers  in  distress; 
Praise  him,  still  the  same  as  ever, 
Slow  to  chide,  and  swift  to  bless. 

Alleluia!  alleluia! 
Glorious  in  his  faithfulness. 

3  Father-like  he  tends  and  spares  us; 

Well  our  feeble  frame  he  knows; 
In  his  hands  he  gently  bears  us, 
Rescues  us  from  all  our  foes. 

Alleluia!  alleluia! 
Widely  yet  his  mercy  flows. 

4  Angels  in  the  height,  adore  him; 

Ye  behold  him  face  to  face; 
Saints  triumphant,  bow  before  him, 
Gathered  in  from  every  race. 

Alleluia!  alleluia! 
Praise  with  us  the  God  of  grace. 

Henry  F.  Lyte  (1793-1847). 


156.  8.7. 

1  "p RAISE  the  Lord!  ye  heavens,  adore  him, 
-*-      Praise  him,  angels  in  the  height; 
Sun  and  moon,  rejoice  before  him; 
Praise  him,  all  ye  stars  of  light! 


PRAISE   AND    PRAYER.  331 

2  Praise  the  Lord — for  he  hath  spoken; 

Worlds  his  mighty  voice  obeyed; 
Laws  which  never  shall  be  broken, 
For  their  guidance  he  hath  made. 

3  1 'raise  the  Lord — for  he  is  glorious; 

Never  shall  his  promise  fail: 
God  hath  made  his  saints  victorious, 
Sin  and  death  shall  not  prevail. 

4  Praise  the  Lord  of  onr  salvation, 

TTnsts  on  high  his  power  proclaim; 
Heaven  and  earth,  and  all  creation, 
Laud  and  magnify  his  name. 

Anon.,   1796. 


157.  7.  D. 

1  "DRAISE  to  God,  immortal  praise, 

-L       For  the  love  that  crowns  our  days! 
Bounteous  source  of  every  joy, 
Let  thy  praise  our  tongues  employ. 
For  the  blessings  of  the  field, 
For  the  stores  the  gardens  yield; 
For  the  fruits  in  full  supply, 
Ripened  'neath  the  summer  sky. 

2  All  that  spring  with  bounteous  hand 
Scatters   o'er   the   smiling   land; 
All  that  liberal  autumn  pours 
From  her  rich,  o'erflowing  stores; 
These  to  thee,  my  God,  we  owe. 
Source  whence  all  our  blessings  flowr; 
And  for  these  my  soul  shall  raise 
Grateful  vows  and  solemn  praise. 

Anna  L.  Barbauld  (1743-1825). 


332  A    MANUAL    OF    WORSHIP. 

158.  8.7. 

1  T) RAISE  to  thee,  thou  great  Creator; 
•*-      Praise  to  thee  from  every  tongue; 
Join,  my  soul,  with  every  creature, 

Join  the  universal  song. 

2  Father,  Source  of  all  compassion, 

Pure,  unbounded  grace  is  thine: 
Hail  the  God  of  our  salvation, 
Praise  him  for  his  love  divine. 

3  For  ten  thousand  blessings  given, 

For  the  hope  of  future  joy, 
Sound  his  praise  through  earth  and  heaven, 
Sound  Jehovah's  praise  on  high. 

4  Joyfully  on  earth  adore  him, 

Till  in  heaven  our  song  we  raise! 
There,  enraptured,  fall  before  him, 
Lost  in  wonder,  love,  and  praise. 

John  Fawcett  (1740-1817). 


159.  C.  M. 

1  T3RAYEE  is  the  soul's  sincere  desire, 
■*-      Uttered  or  unexpressed; 

The  motion  of  a  hidden  fire 
That  trembles  in  the  breast. 

2  Prayer  is  the  burden  of  a  sigh, 

The  falling  of  a  tear: 
The  upward  glancing  of  an  eye 
"When  none  but  God  is  near. 


MtAlSE   AND    PRAYER.  o. 

3  Prayer  is  the  simplest  form  of  speech 

That  infant  lips  can  try; 
Prayer  the  sublimest  strains  that  reach 
The  Majesty  on  high. 

4  Prayer  is  the  contrite  sinner's  voice, 

Returning  from  his  ways; 
While  angels  in  their  songs  rejoice, 
And  cry,  "Behold,  he  prays!*' 

5  Prayer  is  the  Christian's  vital  breath, 

The  Christian's  native  air; 
His  watchword  at  the  gates  of  death: 
He  enters  heaven  with  prayer. 

6  0  thou  by  whom  we  come  to  God, 

The  life,  the  truth,  the  way. 
The  path  of  prayer  thyself  hast  trod: 
Lord,  teach  us  how  to  pray. 

James  Montgomery  (1771-1854). 


160.  P.  M. 

1  "DEJOICE   and   he   glad,    the   Redeemer   has 
"     come; 

Go  look  on  his  cradle,  his  cross,  and  his  tomb: 
Sound  his  praises,  tell  the  story 

Of  him  who  was  slain; 
Sound  his  praises,  tell  with  gladness, 
He  liveth  again. 

2  Rejoice  and  be  glad,  it  is  sunshine  at  last: 
The  clouds  have  departed,  the  shadows  are  past. 

Sound  his  praises,  &c. 


334  A    MANUAL    OF    WORSHIP. 

3  Rejoice  and  be  glad,  now  the  pardon  is  free; 
The  Just  for  the  unjust  has  died  on  the  tree. 

Sound  his  praises,  &c. 

4  Rejoice  and  be  glad,  for  the  Lamb  that  was  slain 
O'er  death  is  triumphant,  and  liveth  again. 

Sound  his  praises,  &c. 

5  Rejoice  and  be  glad,  for  our  King  is  on  high; 
He  pleadeth  for  us  on  his  throne  in  the  sky, 

Sound  his  praises,  &c. 

6  Rejoice  and  be  glad,  for  he  cometh  again; 

He  cometh  in  glory,  the  Lamb  that  was  slain. 
Sound  his  praises,  tell  the  story 

Of  him  who  was  slain; 
Sound  his  praises,  tell  with  gladness, 

He  cometh  again. 

Horatius  Bonar  (1808-1890). 


161.  6.8. 

1  T>EJOICE!  the  Lord  is  King— 
"  Your  God  and  King  adore; 
Mortals,  give  thanks  and  sing, 

And  triumph  evermore: 
Lift  up  the  heart,  lift  up  the  voice: 
Rejoice  aloud,  ye  saints,  rejoice. 

2  His  kingdom  cannot  fail; 

He  rules  o'er  earth  and  heaven; 
The  keys  of  death  and  hell 

Are   to   our  Jesus  given: 
Lift  up  the  heart,  lift  up  the  voice: 
Rejoice  aloud,  ye  saints,  rejoice. 


PRAISE   AND    PRAYER.  335 

o  He  all  his  foes  shall  quell, 

Shall  all  our  sins  destroy, 
And  every  bosom  swell 

With  pure  seraphic  joy: 
Lift  up  the  heart,  lift  up  the  voice: 
Rejoice  aloud,  ye  saints,  rejoice. 

±  Eejoice  in  glorious  hope! 

Jesus,  the  Judge,  shall  come, 
And  take  his  servants  up 

To  their  eternal  home: 
We  soon  shall  hear  th'  archangel's  voice — 
The  trump  of  God  shall  sound,  Eejoice! 

Charles  Wesley  (1708-1788)  and  J.   Taylor. 


162.  10. 

1  ~D  ISE,   crowned  with  light,   imperial   Salem, 
-Lt     rise: 

Exalt  thy  towering  head,  and  lift  thine  eyes: 
See  heaven  its  sparkling  portals  wide  display, 
And  break  upon  thee  in  a  flood  of  day. 

2  See  a  long  race  thy  spacious  courts  adorn; 
See  future  sons,  and  daughters  yet  unborn, 
In  crowding  ranks  on  every  side  arise, 
Demanding  life,  impatient  for  the  skies. 

3  See  barbarous  nations  at  thy  gates  attend. 
Walk  in  thy  light,  and  in  thy  temple  bend: 
See  thy  bright  altars  thronged   with  prostrate 

kings, 
While  every  land  its  joyous  tribute  brings. 


336  A    MANUAL    OF    WORSHIP. 

4  The  seas  shall  waste,  and  skies  to  smoke  decay, 
Rocks  fall  to  dust,  and  mountains  melt  away; 
But  fixed  his  word,  his  saving  power  remains; 
Thy  realm  shall  last,  thy  own  Messiah  reigns. 

Alexander  Pope  (1688-1744). 


163.  7.6. 

1  TJ ISE,  my  soul,  and  stretch  thy  wings, 
-Lt     Thy  hetter  portion  trace; 

liise  from  transitory  things, 

Toward  heaven,  thy  native  place; 

Sun  and  moon  and  stars  decay, 

Time  shall  soon  this  earth  remove; 

Bise,  my  soul,  and  haste  away 
To  seats  prepared  above. 

2  Cease,  my  soul,  oh,  cease  to  mourn, 

Press  onward  to  the  prize; 
Soon  thy  Saviour  will  return, 

To  take  thee  to  the  skies: 
There  is  everlasting  peace, 

Rest,  enduring  rest,  in  heaven; 
There  will  sorrow  ever  cease, 

And  crowns  of  joy  be  given. 

John  Cennick  (d.   1755). 


164. 


"DOCK  of  ages,  cleft  for  me, 

^     Let  me  hide  myself  in  thee: 

Let  the  water  and  the  blood. 

From  thy  side,  a  healing  flood. 

Be  of  sin  the  double  cure, 

Save  from  wrath,  and  make  me  pure. 


I'k.WM.    AND    PRAYER.  337 

2  Should  my  tears  forever  How, 
Should  my  zeal  110  languor  know. 
This  for  sin  could  not  atone, 
Thou  musl  save,  and  thou  alone; 
In  my  hand  no  price  1  bring, 
Simply  to  thy  cross  I  cling. 

3  While  I  draw  this  fleeting  breath, 
When  mine  eyelids  close  in  death, 
When  1  rise  to  worlds  unknown. 
And  behold  thee  on  thy  throne, 
Rock  of  ages,  cleft  for  me, 

Let  me  hide  myself  in  thee. 

Augustus  M.   Toplady  (1740-1778). 


165. 


1  O  AFELY  through  another  week, 

^     God  has  brought  us  on  our  way; 
Let  us  now  a  blessing  seek, 

AVaiting  in  his  courts  to-day; 
Day  of  all  the  week  the  best, 
Emblem  of  eternal  rest. 

2  While  we  pray  for  pardoning  grace, 

Through  the  dear  Redeemer's  name, 
Show  thy  reconciling  face, 

Take  away  our  sin  and  shame; 
From  our  worldly  cares  set  free, 
May  we  rest  this  day  in  thee. 

3  Here  we  come  thy  name  to  praise; 

May  we  feel  thy  presence  near: 
May  thy  glory  meet  our  eyes. 

While  we  in  thy  house  appear: 
Here  afford  us.  Lord,  a  taste 
Of  our  everlasting  feast. 

John  Neirton  0725-1807). 


338  A    MANUAL    OF    WORSHIP. 

166.  10. 

1   ^  A VI OUR,  again  to  thy  dear  name  we  raise 
^     With    one    accord    onr    parting    hymn    of 

praise: 
We  stand  to  bless  thee  ere  our  worship  cease; 
Then,  lowly  kneeling,  wait  thy  word  of  peace. 


2  Grant  us  thy  peace  through  this  approaching 
night; 
Turn  thou  for  us  its  darkness  into  light: 
From  harm  and  clanger  keep  thy  servants  free; 
For  dark  and  light  are  both  alike  to  thee. 


3  Grant  us  thy  peace  upon  our  homeward  way; 
With  thee  begun,  with  thee  shall  end,  the  day; 
Guard  thou  the  lips  from  sin,  the  hearts  from 

shame, 
That  in  this  house  have  called  upon  thy  name. 


4  Grant  us  thy  peace  throughout  our  earthly  life; 
Peace  to  thy  Church  from  error  and  from  strife: 
Peace  to  our  land,  the  fruit  of  truth  and  love; 
Peace  in  each  heart,  thy  Spirit  from  above. 


5  Thy  peace  in  sorrow,  balm  of  every  pain; 
Thy  peace  in  death,  the  hope  to  rise  again; 
Then,  when  thy  voice  shall  bid  our  conflict 

cease. 
Call  us.  0  Lord,  to  thine  eternal  peace. 

John  Ellerton  (1826 ). 


PR  USE     \\l>    \'\i\\  ER.  339 


167. 


SAVIOUR,  breathe  an  evening  blessing, 
O     Ere  repose  our  spirits  seal; 
Sin  and  want  we  come  confessing, 

Thou  canst  save  and  thou  canst  heal: 
Though  destruction  walk  around  us, 

Though  the  arrow  past  us  fly, 
Angel  guards  from  thee  surround  us; 

We  are  safe  if  thou  art  nigh. 

Though  the  night  he  dark  and  dreary, 

Darkness  cannot  hide  from  thee; 
Thou  art  he  who,  never  weary, 

Watchest  where  thy  people  be: 
Should  swift  death  this  night  o'ertake  us, 

And  our  couch  become  our  tomb, 
May  the  morn  in  heaven  awake  us, 

Clad  in  light  and  deathless  bloom. 

James  Edmeston   (1791-1867). 


168. 


O  AVIOUR,  like  a  shepherd  lead  us, 
^  Much  we  need  thy  tender  care; 
In  thy  pleasant  pastures  feed  us, 

For  our  use  thy  fold  prepare; 
Blessed  Jesus, 

Thou  hast  bought  us,  thine  we  are. 

We  are  thine,  do  thou  befriend  us, 
Be  the  Guardian  of  our  way: 

Keep  thy  flock,  from  sin  defend  us, 
Seek  us  when  we  go  astray: 

Blessed  Jesus. 
Hear  the  children  when  they  pray. 


340  A    MANUAL    OF    WORSHIP. 

3  Thou  hast  promised  to  receive  us, 
Poor  and  sinful  though  we  be; 
Thou  hast  mercy  to  relieve  us, 

Grace  to  cleanse,  and  power  to  free; 
Blessed  Jesus, 
Let  us  early  turn  to  thee. 


Early  let  us  seek  thy  favor, 

Early  let  us  do  thy  will; 
Holy  Lord,  our  only  Saviour, 

With  thy  grace  our  bosoms  fill; 
Blessed  Jesus, 

Thou  hast  loved  us,  love  us  still. 

Dorothy  Ann  Thrupp  (1779-1849). 


169.  P.  M. 

1  SAVIOUR,  more  than  life  to  me, 

^     I  am  clinging,  clinging  close  to  thee; 
Let  thy  precious  blood  applied 
Keep  me  ever,  ever  near  thy  side. 
Every  day,  every  hour, 
Let  me  feel  thy  cleansing  power: 
May  thy  tender  love  to  me 
Bind  me  closer,  closer,  Lord,  to  thee. 


Through  this  changing  world  below 
Lead  me  gently,  gently  as  T  go; 
Trusting  thee,  T  cannot  stray. 
I  can  never,  never  lose  my  way. 
Every  day,  every  hour,  &c. 


PRAISE    AND    PRAYER.  o41 


Let  me  love  thee  mure  and  mure, 
Till  this  fleeting,  fleeting  life  is  o'er; 
Till  my  soul  is  losi  in  love, 
In  a  brighter,  brighter  world  above. 
Every  day,  every  hour,  cV.e. 

Mrs.  Fanny  ./.   (.Crosby)   }'>ui  Alsty»c  (1823- 


170.  8.7. 

1  ^JAVIOUE,  source  of  every  blessing, 
^     Tune  my  heart  to  grateful  lay.-: 
Streams  of  mercy,  never  ceasing, 

Call  for  ceaseless  songs  uf  praise. 

2  Teach  me  some  melodious  measure, 

Sung  by  raptured  saints  above; 
Fill  my  soul  with  sacred  pleasure, 
While   I   sing  redeeming  love. 

3  Thou  didst  seek  me  when  a  stranger, 

Wandering  from  the  fold  of  God; 
Thou  to  save  my  soul  from  danger 
Didst  redeem  me  with  thy  blood. 

4  By  thy  hand  restored,  defended, 

Safe  through  life  thus  far  Fve  come; 
Safe.  0  Lord,  when  life  is  ended. 
Bring  me  to  my  heavenly  home. 

Robert  Robinson  (1735-1790). 


171.  7. 

1  O  AVIOUR,  teach  me,  day  by  day, 
^     Love's  sweet  lesson  to  obey; 
Sweeter  lesson  cannot  be. 
Loving  him  who  first  loved  me. 


342  A    MANUAL    OF    WORSHIP. 

2  With  a  child-like  heart  of  love, 
At  thy  bidding  may  I  move; 
Prompt  to  serve  and  follow  thee, 
Loving  him  who  first  loved  me. 

3  Teach  me  all  thy  steps  to  trace, 
Strong  to  follow  in  thy  grace; 
Lea  ruing  how  to  love  from  thee, 
Loving  him  who  first  loved  me. 

4  Thus  may  I  rejoice  to  show 
That  I  feel  the  love  I  owe; 
Singing,  till  thy  face  I  see, 

Of  his  love  who  first  loved  me. 

Jane  E.  Leeson  {date  of  hymn,   1842). 


172.  C.  M. 

1  ^COKN  not  the  slightest  word  or  deed, 
^     Nor  deem  it  void  of  power: 
There's  fruit  in  each  wind-wafted  seed, 
That  waits  its  natal  hour. 


2  A  whispered  word  may  touch  the  heart, 

And  call  it  back  to  life; 
A  look  of  love  bid  sin  depart, 
And  still  unholy  strife. 

3  No  act  falls  fruitless;  none  can  tell 

How  vast  its  power  may  be. 
Nor  what  results  infolded  dwell 
Within  it  silently. 


PRAISE    AND    PRAYER.  343 

4  Work  on,  despair  not,  bring  thy  mite, 
Nor  care  how  small  it  be: 

God  is  with  all  that  serve  the  right, 
The  holy,  true,  and  free. 

Anon.,  1845. 


173.  6.4. 

1  SHEPHERD  of  tender  youth, 
^     Guiding  in  love  and  truth 
Through  devious  ways; 
Christ,  our  triumphant  King, 
We  come  thy  name  to  sing, 
And  here  our  children  bring 
To  sing  thy  praise. 


Thou  art  our  holy  Lord, 
The  all-subduing  Word, 

Healer  of  strife. 
Thou  didst  thyself  abase, 
That  from  sin's  deep  disgrace 
Thou  mightest  save  our  race, 

And  give  us  life. 


Ever  be  thou  our  guide, 
Our  shepherd  and  our  pride, 

Our  staff  and  song. 
Jesus,  thou  Christ  of  God, 
By  the  eternal  Word, 
0  thou  almighty  Lord, 

Make  our  faith  strong. 


344  A    MANUAL    OF    WORSHIP. 

4  So  now,  and  till  we  die, 

Sound  we  thy  praise  on  high, 

And  joyful  sing. 
Children,  and  the  glad  throng 
Who  to  thy  Church  helong, 
Unite  and  swell  the  song 

To  Christ  our  King. 

This  hymn  is  a  translation  of  perhaps  the  earliest  complete  Chris- 
tian hymn  we  possess.  It  is  found  in  the  writings  of  Clement  of 
Alexandria,  who  lived  150  years  after  Christ.  He  quotes  it  as  a 
well-known  hymn. 


174.  C.  M.  D. 

1  ^HINE  on  our  souls,  eternal  God, 
^     With  rays  of  beauty  shine! 
Oh,  let  thy  favor  crown  our  days, 

And  all  their  round  be  thine! 
Did  we  not  raise  our  hands  to  thee, 

Our  hands  might  toil  in  vain; 
Small  joy  success  itself  could  give, 

If  thou  thy  love  restrain. 


With  thee  let  every  week  begin, 

With  thee  each  day  be  spent; 
For  thee  each  fleeting  hour  improved, 

Since  each  by  thee  is  lent. 
Thus  cheer  us  through  this  desert  road, 

Till   all   our  labors  cease: 
And  heaven  refresh  our  weary  souls 

With  everlasting  peace. 

Philip  Doddridge  (1702-1751). 


PRAISE    AND    PRAYER.  345 


175.  7. 

1  U  IN(i,  my  soul,  his  wondrous  love, 
^      Who  from  yon  bright  throne  above, 
Ever  watchful  o'er  our  race, 
Still  to  man  extends  his  grace. 


2  Heaven  and  earth  by  him  were  made, 
All  is  by  his  sceptre  swayed; 

What  are  we  that  he  should  show 
So  much  love  to  us  below? 

3  Sing,  my  soul,  adore  his  name, 
Let  his  glory  be  thy  theme; 
Praise  him,  'till  he  calls  thee  home; 
Trust  his  love  for  all  to  come. 


A  nan. 


176.  L.  M. 

1  ^IXG  to  the  Lord  a  joyful  song; 

^     Lift  up  your  hearts,  your  voices  raise; 
To  us  his  gracious  gifts  belong, 

To  him  our  songs  of  love  and  praise. 

2  Foi   life  and  love,  for  rest  and  food, 

For  daily  help  and  nightly  care, 
Sing  to  the  Lord,  for  he  is  good, 

And  praise  his  name,  for  it  is  fair: — 

3  For  strength  to  those  who  on  him  wait, 

His  truth  to  prove,  his  will  to  do, 

Praise  ye  our  God,  for  he  is  great, 

Trust  in  his  name,  for  it  is  true. 


346  A    MANUAL    OF    WORSHIP. 

4  For  joys  untold  that  daily  move 

Eound  those  who  love  his  sweet  employ, 
Sing  to  our  God,  for  he  is  love, 
Exalt  his  name,  for  it  is  joy: — 

5  For  life  below,  with  all  its  bliss, 

And  for  that  life,  more  pure  and  high, 
That  inner  life,  which  over  this 
Shall  ever  shine,  and  never  die. 

John  S.  B.  Monsell  (1811-1875). 


177. 


1  a  OFTLY  now  the  light  of  day 
^     Fades  upon  my  sight  away: 
Free  from  care,  from  labor  free, 
Lord,  I  would  commune  with  thee: 

2  Thou,  whose  all-pervading  eye 

Naught  escapes,  without,  within, 
Pardon  each  infirmity, 

Open  fault  and  secret  sin. 

3  When,  for  me,  the  light  of  day 
Shall  forever  pass  away, 

Then,  from  sin  and  sorrow  free, 
Take  me,  Lord,  to  dwell  with  thee: 

4  Thou  who,  sinless,  yet  hast  known 

All  of  man's  infirmity; 
Then,  from  thine  eternal  throne, 
Jesus,  look  with  pitying  eye. 

George  W.   Donne  (1799-1859). 


PRAISE    AM)    PRAYER.  o47 

178.  S.  M. 

1  SOLDIERS  of  Christ,  arise, 
^     And  put  your  armor  on, 
Strong  in  the  strength  which  God  supplies 
Through  his  eternal  Son. 

■J   Strong  iii  the  Lord  of  hosts, 
And  in  his  mighty  power! 
Who  in  the  strength  of  Jesus  trusts 
[s  more  than  conqueror. 

3  Stand   then   in  his  great   might, 

With  all  his  strength  endued; 
And  take,  to  arm  you  for  the  fight, 
The  armor  of  your  God. 

4  From  strength  to  strength,  go  on, 

Wrestle,   and   fight,  and  pray; 
Tread  all  the  powers  of  darkness  down, 
And  win  the  well-fought  day. 

5  That  having  all  things  done, 

And  all  your  conflicts  past, 
Ye  may  ohtain,  through  Christ  alone, 
A  crown  of  joy  at  last. 

Charles   Wesley  (17U8-1788). 


179.  L.  M. 

OOOX  may  the  last  glad  song  arise 
^     Through  all  the  millions  of  the  skies, 
That  song  of  triumph,  which  records 
That  all  the  earth  is  now  the  Lord's. 


348  A    MANUAL    OF    AYOKSHIP. 

2  Let  thrones,  and  powers,  and  kingdoms  be 
Obedient,  mighty  God,  to  thee; 

And  over  land,  and  stream,  and  main, 
Wave  thou  the  sceptre  of  thy  reign. 

3  0  that  the  anthem  now  might  swell, 
,     And  host  to  host  the  triumph  tell, 

That  not  one  rebel  heart  remains, 
But  over  all  the  Saviour  reigns. 

Mrs.    Yoke  (?),   1816. 


180.  6.5. 

1  STANDING  at  the  portal 
^     Of  the  opening  year, 
Words  of  comfort  meet  us, 

Hushing  every  fear; 
Spoken  through  the  silence 

By  our  Father's  voice, 
Tender,   strong,   and   faith  fid, 
Bidding  us  rejoice. 

Onward,  then,  and  fear  not, 

Children  of  the  day, 
For  his  word  shall  never, 
Never  pass  away. 

2  I  the  Lord  am  with  thee, 

Be  not  thou  afraid! 
T  will  help  and  strengthen, 

Be  not  thou  dismayed! 
Yes,  I  will  uphold  thee. 

With  my  own  right  hand; 
Thou  art  called  and  chosen 

In  my  sight  to  stand. 
Onward,  then,  &c. 


PRAISE    AND    PRAYER.  349 

He  will  never  fail  thee, 

He  will  not  forsake; 
His  eternal  covenant 

He  will  never  break, 
[testing  on  his  promise, 

What  ha ve  we  to  fear? 
God  is  all-snffieiem 

For  the  coming  year. 
Onward,  then,  &c. 


For  the  year  before  ns 
Oh.  what  rich  supplies! 

For  the  poor  and  needy. 

Living  streams  shall  rise; 
For  the  sad  and  sinful, 

Shall  his  grace  abound; 
For  the  faint  and  feeble, 

Perfect  strength  be  found. 
Onward,  then.  &c. 

Frances  Ridley  Havergal  (1836-1879). 


181.  L.  M. 

STAXT)  like  an  anvil,  when  the  stroke 
Of  stalwart  men  falls  fierce  and  fast; 
Storms  but  more  deeply  root  the  oak. 
Whose  brawny  arms  embrace  the  blast. 


Stand  like  an  anvil,  when  the  sparks 
Fly  far  and  wide  a  fiery  shower: 

Virtue  and  truth  must  still  be  marks 
Where  malice  proves  its  want  of  power. 


.350  A    MANUAL    OP    WORSHIP. 

3  Stand  like  an  anvil,  when  the  bar 

Lies  red  and  glowing  on  its  breast; 
Duty  shall  he  life's  leading  star, 
And  conscious  innocence  its  rest. 

4  Stand  like  an  anvil,  when  the  sound 

Of  ponderous  hammers  pains  the  ear; 
Thine  but  the  still  and  stern  rebound 
Of  the  great  heart  that  cannot  fear. 

5  Stand  like  an  anvil;  noise  and  heat 

Are  born  with  earth  and  die  with  time; 
The  soul,  like  God,  its  source  and  seat, 
Is  solemn,  still,  serene,  sublime. 

George  W.  Doane  (1799-1859). 


182.  7.6. 

1  a  TAKD  up,  stand  up  for  Jesus, 
^     Ye  soldiers  of  the  cross; 
Lift  high  his  royal  banner, 

It  must  not  suffer  loss. 
From  victory  unto  victory 

His  army  shall  he  lead, 
Till  every  foe  is  vanquished, 

And  Christ  is  Lord  indeed. 

2  Stand  up,  stand  up  for  Jesus, 

Stand  in  his  strength  alone; 
The  arm  of  flesh  will  fail  you, 

Ye  dare  not  trust  your  own. 
Put  on  the  gospel  armor, 

Each  piece  put  on  with  prayer; 
Where  duty  calls,  or  danger, 

Be  never  wanting  there. 


PRAISE    AM)    PRAYER.  351 

Stand   up,  stand  up  for  Jesus, 

Each  soldier  to  his  posl ; 
('lose  up  the  broken  column. 

And  shout  through  all  the  host. 
Make  good  the  loss  so  heavy 

In  those  that  still  remain; 
And  prove  to  all  around  you 

That  death  itself  is  gain. 

Stand  up,  stand  up  for  Jesus, 

The  strife  will  not  be  long; 
This  day  the  noise  of  battle, 

The  next  the  victor's  song. 
To  him  that  overcometh 

A  crown  of  life  shall  be; 
He,  with  the  King  of  glory, 

Shall  reign  eternally. 

George  Duffield  (1816-1888). 


183.  7. 

1  qUMMEE  ended,  harvest  o'er, 

^     Lord,  to  thee  our  song  we  pour, 
For  the  valley's  golden  yield, 
For  the  fruits  of  tree  and  field; 

2  For  the  promise  ever  sure, 

That  while  heaven  and  earth  endure, 
Seed  time,  harvest,  cold,  and  heat 
Shall  their  yearly  round  complete; 

3  For  the  care  which,  while  we  slept, 
Watch  o'er  fields  and  furrow  kept, 
Watch  o'er  all  the  buried  grain, 
Soon  to  burst  to  life  again. 


352  A    MANUAL    OF    WORSHIP. 

4  When  all  earthly  gifts  must  fail 
And  our  years  have  told  their  tale; 
When  in  death  our  flesh  is  sown, 
Watch,  Lord  Jesus,  o'er  thine  own. 

Greville  Phillimore  (1821-1884). 


184.  6.5. 

1  RUMMER  suns  are  glowing 
^     Over  land  and  sea, 
Happy  light  is  flowing 

Bountiful  and  free. 
Every thi ng  re j  oices 

In  the  mellow  rays, 
All  earth's  thousand  voices 

Swell  the  psalm  of  praise. 

2  God's  free  mercy  streameth 

Over  all  the  world, 
And  his  banner  gleameth 

Everywhere  unfurled. 
Broad  and  deep  and  glorious 

As  the  heaven  above, 
Shines  in  might  victorious 

His  eternal  love. 

3  Lord,  upon  our  blindness 

Thy  pure  radiance  pour; 
For  thy  loving  kindness 

Make  us  love  thee  more. 
And  when  clouds  are  drifting 

Dark  across  the  sky, 
Then,  the  veil  uplifting, 

Father,  be  thou  nigh. 


PRAISE    AND    PRAYER.  353 

We  will  never  doubt  thee, 

Though  thou  veil  thy  light; 
Life  is  dark  without  thee; 

1  >eath  with  thee  is  bright. 
Light  of  light  shine  o'er  us 

On  our  pilgrim  way, 
Go  thou  still  before  us 

To  the  endless  day. 

WUHam    Walsham  Haw  (1823-1897). 


185.  L.  M. 

1  UUX  of  my  soul,  thou  Saviour  dear, 
^     It  is  not  night  if  thou  be  near; 

( )h,  may  no  earth-born  cloud  arise 
To  hide  thee  from  thy  servant's  eyes. 

2  When  the  soft  dews  of  kindly  sleep 
My  weary  eyelids  gently  steep. 

Be  my  last  thought,  how  sweet  to  rest 
For  ever  on  my  Saviour's  breast. 

3  Abide  with  me  from  morn  till  eve. 
For  without  thee  I  cannot  live; 
Abide  with  me  when  night  is  nigh. 
For  without  thee  T  dare  not  die. 

-A  Tf  some  poor  wandering  child  of  thine 
Have  spurned  to-day  the  voice  divine, 
Now,  Ford,  the  gracious  work  begin; 
Let  him  no  more  lie  down  in  sin. 

5  Watch  by  the  sick:  enrich  the  poor 
With  blessings  from  thy  boundless  store; 
Be  every  mourner's  sleep  to-night. 
Like  infant  slumbers,  pure  and  light. 


354  A    MANUAL    OF    WORSHIP. 

0  Come  near  and  bless  us  when  we  wake, 
Ere  through  the  world  our  way  we  take, 
Till  in  the  ocean  of  thy  love 
We  lose  ourselves  in  heaven  above. 

John  Keble  (1792-1866). 


186.  L.  M. 

1  ^WEET  is  the  work,  my  God,  my  King, 

^     To  praise  thy  name,  give  thanks  and  sing! 
To  show  thy  love  by  morning  light, 
And  talk  of  all  thy  truth  at  night. 

2  My  heart  shall  triumph  in  my  Lord, 
And  bless  his  works,  and  bless  his  word: 
Thy  works  of  grace,  bow  bright  they  shine! 
How  deep  thy  counsels!  how  divine! 

3  But  I  shall  share  a  glorious  part 
When  grace  hath  well  refined  my  heart, 
And  fresh  supplies  of  joy  are  shed, 
Like  holy  oil,  to  cheer  my  head. 

I   Then  shall  I  see  and  hear  and  know 
All  I  desired  or  wished  below, 
And  every  power  find  sweet  employ 
In  that  eternal  world  of  joy. 

J  Knar   Watts  (1074-1748). 


187.  7. 

S" 

Saints  and  angels  join  to  sing 


1  g! WELL  the  anthem!  raise  the  song! 
Praises  to  our  God  belong; 


Praise  to  heaven's  almighty  King. 


PRAISE    AND    PRAYER.  355 

2  Blessings  from  his  liberal  hand, 
Tour  around  this  happy  land; 
Lei  our  hearts  beneath  his  sway, 
Hail  the  bright,  triumphant  day. 

3  Now  to  thee  our  joys  ascend; 
Thou  hast  been  our  heavenly  friend; 
Guarded  by  thy  mighty  power, 
Peace  and  freedom  bless  our  shore. 

4  Hark!  the  voice  of  nature  sings 
Praises  to  the  King  of  kings; 
Lei   us  join  the  choral  song, 
And  the  heavenly  notes  prolong. 

Nathan   Strong  (1748-1816). 


188.  7.  D. 

1  rilAKE  my  life,  and  let  it  be, 
-L      Consecrated,  Lord,  to  thee; 
Take  my  hands,  and  let  them  move 
At  the  impulse  of  thy  love. 

Take  my  feel,  and  let  them  be 
Swift  and  beautiful  for  thee. 
Take  my  voice,  and  let  me  sing 
Always,  only,  for  my  King. 

2  Take  my  lips,  and  let  them  be 
Filled  with  messages  from  thee; 
Take  my  silver  and  my  gold. 
Xot  a  mite  would  I  withhold. 
Take  my  intellect,  and  use 
Every  power  as  thou  shait  choose; 
Take  my  moments  and  my  days. 
Let  them  flow  in  ceaseless  praise. 


356  A    MANUAL    OF    WORSHIP. 

3  Take  my  will,  and  make  it  thine, 
It  shall  be  no  longer  mine; 
Take  my  heart,  it  is  thine  own, 
It  shall  he  thy  royal  throne. 
Take  my  love,  my  God,  I  pour 
At  thy  feet  its  treasure  store; 
Take  myself,  and  I  will  be 
Ever,  only,  all  for  thee. 

Frances  Ridley  Havergal  (1836-1879). 


189.  7.8.7. 

1  RENDER  Shepherd,  thou  hast  stilled 
J-      Now  thy  little  lamb's  brief  weeping: 
Ah,  how  peaceful,  pale,  and  mild 
In  its  narrow  bed  'tis  sleeping! 
And  no  sigh  of  anguish  sore 
Heaves  that  little  bosom  more. 


o 


In  this  world  of  care  and  pain, 

Lord,  thou  wouldst  no  longer  leave  it; 

To  the  sunny  heavenly  plain 

Thou  dost  now  with  joy  receive  it; 

Clothed  in  robes  of  spotless  white. 

Now  it  dwells  with  thee  in  light. 

Ah,  Lord  Jesus,  grant  that  we 
Where  it  lives  may  soon  be  living. 

And  the  lovely  pastures   see 

That  its  heavenly  food  are  giving; 

Then  the  gain  of  death  we  prove, 

Though  thou  take  what  most  we  love. 

John  W.  MeLnhold  (1797-1851);  tr.  Miss  Catherine 

Winkirorth   (1829-1878). 


PRAISE    AM)    PRAYER. 


190.  S.  M. 

1  T41E  day  is  past  and  gone, 

-*-      The  evening  shades  appear; 
Oli,  may  I  ever  keep  in  mind 
The  night  of  death  draws  near. 

2  Lord,  keep  me  safe  this  night, 

Secure  from  all  my  fears; 
May  angels  guard  me  while  I  sleep, 
Till  morning  light  appears. 

3  And  when  I  early  rise, 

To  view  tlr   unwearied  sun, 
May  I  set  out  to  win  the  prize, 
And  after  glory  run; 

4  That  when  my  days  are  past, 

And  I  from  time  remove, 
I  then  may  in  thy  bosom  rest, 
The  bosom  of  thy  love. 

John   Leland  (1754-1841). 


191.  S.  M. 

1  rpiIE  day  of  praise  is  done. 
-*-      The  evening  shadows  fall: 
Yet  pass  not  from  us  with  the  sun, 

True  Light  that  lightenest  all. 

2  ?Tis  thine  each  soul  to  calm. 

Each  wayward  thought  reclaim, 
And  make  our  daily  life  a  psalm 
Of  glory  to  thy  name. 


358  A    MANUAL    OF    WORSHIP. 

3  Shine  thou  within  us,  then, 
A  day  that  knows  no  end, 
Till  songs  of  angels  and  of  men 
In  perfect  praise  shall  blend. 

John  Ellerton  (1826- 


192.  7.6.7.6. 

1  FT1HE  ever-changing  seasons 
J-  In  silence  come  and  go; 
But  thou,  Eternal  Father, 

No  time  or  change  canst  know. 

2  Oh,  pour  thy  grace  upon  us, 

That  we  may  worthier  be, 
Each  year  that  passes  o'er  us, 
To  Swell  in  heaven  with  thee. 

3  Behold,  the  bending  orchards 

With  bounteous  fruit  are  crowned; 
Lord,  in  our  hearts  more  richly 
Let  heavenly  fruits  abound. 

4  Oh,  by  each  mercy  sent  us, 

And  by  each  grief  and  pain, 
By  blessings  like  the  sunshine, 
And  sorrows  like  the  rain, 

5  Our  barren  hearts  make  fruitful 

With  every  goodly  grace, 

That  we  thy  name  may  hallow. 

And  see  'at  last  thy  face. 

William  Walsham  How  (1823-1897). 


PRAISE    AND    PRAYER.  359 

193.  6.4. 

1  T4IE  God  of  harvest  praise; 
■*■      In  loud  thanksgiving  raise 

Hand,  heart,  and  voice; 
The  valleys  smile  and  sing, 
Forests  and  mountains  ring, 
The  plains  their  tribute  bring, 

The  streams  rejoice. 


2  Yea,  bless  his  hol)r  Xame, 
And  purest  thanks  proclaim 

Through  all  the  earth: 
To  glory  in  your  lot 
Is  comely — but  be  not 
His  benefits  forgot, 
Amid  your  mirth. 


The  God  of  harvest  praise; 
Hands,  hearts,  and  voices  raise 

With  sweet  accord: 
From  field  to  garner  throng. 
Bearing  your  sheaves  along, 
And  in  your  harvest  song 

Bless  ye  the  Lord. 

James  Montgomery     1771-1854). 


194.  S.  M. 

1  rpHE  harvest  dawn  is  near. 
■*■     The  year  delays  not  long: 
And  he  who  sows  with  many  a  tear. 
Shall  reap  with  many  a  song. 


360  A    MANUAL    OF    WORSHIP. 

2  Sad  to  his  toil  he  goes, 

His  seed  with  weeping  leaves; 
But  he  shall  come  at  twilight's  close, 
And  bring  his  golden  sheaves. 

George  Burgess  (1809-1866). 


195.  7.6. 

1  rpHE  heavens  declare  thy  glory, 
-*-      The  firmament  thy  power; 
Day  unto  day  the  story 

Repeats  from  hour  to  hour; 
Night  unto  night  replying 

Proclaims  in  every  land, 
0  Lord,  with  voice  undying, 

The  wonders  of  thy  hand. 

2  The  sun  with  royal  splendor 

Goes  forth  to  chant  thy  praise; 
Stars,  moonbeams  soft  and  tender, 

Their  gentle  anthems  raise; 
O'er  every  tribe  and  nation 

That  music  strange  is  poured, 
The  song  of  all  creation 

To  thee,  creation's  Lord. 

3  All  heaven  on  high  rejoices 

To  do  its  Master's  will; 
The  stars  with  solemn  voices 

Resound  thy  praises  still; 
So  let  my  whole  behavior, 

Thoughts,  words,  and  actions  be, 
0  Lord,  my  strength  and  Saviour, 

One  ceaseless  song  to  thee. 

Thomas  R.  Birks  (1810-1883). 


196. 


PRAISE    AND    PRAYER.  06I 


1  rpHE  hours  of  school  are  over, 
-L  The  evening  ealls  us  home; 
Once  more  to  thee,  0  Father, 

With  thankful  hearts  we  come; 
For  all  thy  countless  blessings 

We  praise  thy  holy  Xame, 
And  own  thy  love  unchanging, 

Through  days  and  years  the  same. 

2  For  life,  and  health,  and  shelter 

From  harm  throughout  the  day, 
The  kindness  of  our  teachers, 

The  gladness  of  onr  play; 
For  all  the  dear  affection 

Of  parents,  brothers,  friends, 
To  him  our  thanks  we  render, 

Who  these  and  all  things  sends. 

3  But  these,  0  Lord,  can  show  us 

Thy  goodness  but  in  part: 
Thy  love  would  lead  us  onward 

To  know  thee  as  thou  art; 
Thy  Son  came  down  from  heaven 

To  take  away  our  sin. 
Thy  Spirit  dwells  among  us 

To  make  us  clean  within. 

4  For  this.  0  Lord,  we  bless  thee, 

For  this  we  thank  thee  most, 
The  cleansing  of  the  sinful, 

The  saving  of  the  lost; 
The  Teacher  ever  present, 

The  Friend  forever  nigh. 
The  home  prepared  by  Jesus 

For  us  above  the  sky. 


302  A    MANUAL    OF    WORSHIP. 

5  Lord,  gather  all  thy  children 

To  meet  thee  there  at  last, 
When  earthly  tasks  are  ended, 

And  earthly  days  are  past; 
With  all  our  dear  ones  round  us 

In  that  eternal  home, 
Where  death  no  more  shall  part  us, 

And  night  shall  never  come! 

John  Ellerton  (1826 — 


197.  8.7. 

1  TIHE  King  of  love  my  Shepherd  is, 
-*-      Whose  goodness  faileth  never; 
I  nothing  lack,  if  I  am  his, 

And  he  is  mine  forever. 

2  Where  streams  of  living  water  flow, 

My  ransomed  soul  he  leadeth, 
And,  where  the  verdant  pastures  grow, 
With  food  celestial  feedeth. 

3  Perverse  and  foolish,  oft  I  strayed, 

But  yet  in  love  he  sought  me, 
And  on  his  shoulder  gently  laid, 
And  home  rejoicing  brought  me. 

4  In  death's  dark  vale  I  fear  no  ill 

With  thee,  dear  Lord,  beside  me; 
Thy  rod  and  staff  my  comfort  still, 
Thy  cross  before  to  guide  me. 

5  Thou  spread'st  a  table  in  my  sight; 

Thy  unction  grace  bestoweth; 
And  oh,  what  transport  of  delight 
From  thy  pure  chalice  floweth! 


PRAISE    AND    PRAYER.  363 

And  so  through  all  the  length  of  days 

Thy  goodness  l'aileth  never: 
Good  Shepherd,  may  1  sing  thy  praise 

Within   thy  house  forever. 

Henry  W.  Baker  (1821-1877). 


198.  C.  M. 

1  HHHE  Lord  be  with  us  as  we  bend, 
-■-     His  blessing  to  receive; 

His  gift  of  peace  upon  us  send, 
Before  his  courts  we  leave. 

2  The  Lord  be  with  us  as  we  walk 

.  Along  our  homeward  road; 
In  silent  thought  or  friendly  talk 
Our  hearts  be  still  with  God. 

3  The  Lord  be  with  us  till  the  night 

Shall  close  the  day  of  rest; 

Be  he  of  every  heart  the  light, 

Of  every  home  the  guest. 

4  The  Lord  be  with  us  still,  we  pray, 

His  nightly  watch  to  keep; 
Crown  with  his  peace  his  own  blest  day, 
And  guard  his  people's  sleep. 

John  Ellerton  (1826 ). 


199.  11. 

1  T1HE  Lord  is  my  Shepherd,  no  want  shall  I 
J-      know; 

I  feed  in  green  pastures,  safe  folded  I  rest; 
He  leadeth  my  soul  where  the  still  waters  flow. 
Eestores  me  when  wand'ring,  redeems  when 
oppress'd. 


364  A    MANUAL    OF    WORSHIP. 

2  Through  the  valley  and  shadow  of  death  though 

I  stray, 
Since  thou  art  my  Guardian,  no  evil  I  fear; 
Thy  rod  shall  defend  me,  thy  staff  be  my  stay; 
No  harm  can  befall,  with  my  Comforter  near. 

3  In  the  midst  of  affliction,  my  table  is  spread; 

With  blessings  unmeasured  my  cup  runneth 
o'er; 
With  perfume  and  oil  thou  anointest  my  head; 
0  what  shall  I  ask  of  thy  providence  more? 

4  Let  goodness  and  mercy,  my  bountiful  God, 

Still  follow  my  steps  till  I  meet  thee  above; 
I  seek,  by  the  path  which  my  forefathers  trod 
Through  the  land  of  our  sojourn,  thy  king- 
dom of  love. 

James  Montgomery  (1771-1854). 


200.  L.  M. 

1  rpHE  Lord  my  pasture  shall  prepare, 
-*-      And  feed  me  with  a  shepherd's  care; 
His  presence  shall  my  wants  supply, 
And  guard  me  with  a  watchful  eye: 

My  noonday  walks  he  shall  attend. 
And  all  my  midnight  hours  defend. 

2  When  in  the  sultry  glebe  I  faint. 
Or  on  the  thirsty  mountain  pant. 
To  fertile  vales  and  dewy  meads, 
My  weary,  wandering  steps  he  leads. 
Where  peaceful  rivers,  soft  and  slow, 
Amid  the  verdant  landscape  flow. 


PRAISE    AND    PRAYER.  365 

3  Though  in  a  I  tare  and  rugged  way, 
Through  devious,  lonely  wilds  1  stray, 
Thy  bounty  shall  my  pains  beguile, 
The  barren  wilderness  shall  smile, 
With  sudden  greens  and  herbage  crowned, 
And  streams  shall  murmur  all  around. 


Though  in  the  paths  of  death  I  tread, 
With  gloomy  horrors  overspread, 
My  steadfast  heart  shall  fear  no  ill, 
For  thou,  0  Lord,  art  with  me  still: 
Thy  friendly  crook  shall  give  me  aid, 
And  guide  me  through  the  dreadful  shade. 

Joseph  Addison   (1672-1719). 


201.  C.  M. 

1  rpHE  morning  bright, 

-1-      With  rosy  light. 
Has  waked  me  from  my  sleep; 
Father,  I  own. 
Thy  love  alone. 
Thy  little  one  doth  keep. 


All  through  the  day, 
I  humbly  pray. 

Be  thou  my  guard  and  guide; 
My  sins  forgive, 
And  let  me  live. 

Blest  Jesus,  near  thy  side. 


366  A    MANUAL    OF    WORSHIP. 

3  0  make  thy  rest 

Within  my  breast. 

Cireat  Spirit  of  all  grace; 

Make  me  like  thee; 
Then  shall  I  be 

Prepared  to  see  thy  face. 

Thomas  O.  Summers  (1812-1882). 


202.  P.  M. 

1  rpHERE  is  a  happy  land, 
-*-      Far,  far  away, 

Where  saints  in  glory  stand, 

Bright,  bright  as  day. 
Oh,  how  they  sweetly  sing, 
"Worthy  is  our  Saviour  King; 
Loud  let  his  praises  ring, 

Praise,  praise  for  aye." 

2  Come  to  this  happy  land, 

Come,  come  away; 
Why  will  ye  doubting  stand? 

Why  still  delay? 
Oh,  we  shall  happy  be, 
When,  from  sin  and  sorrow  free, 
Lord,  we  shall  live  with  thee, 

Blest,  blest  for  aye. 

3  Bright  in  that  happy  land 

Beams  every  eye; 
Kept  by  a  Father's  hand, 

Love  cannot  die. 
On,  then,  to  glory  run, 
TV  a  crown  and  kingdom  won. 
And.  bright  above  the  snn. 

We  reign  for  aye. 

'  Andreu-   Young  (1807-1889). 


PRAISE    AND    PRAYER.  367 

203.  8.6.7. 


1  ITIHEEE'S  a  Friend  for  little  children, 
■*■      Above  the  bright  blue  sky, 

A  Friend  who  never  changes, 
Whose  love  will  never  die. 

Unlike  our  friends  by  nature, 
Who  change  with  changing  years, 

This  Friend  is  always  worthy 
The  precious  name  he  bears. 

2  There's  a  rest  for  little  children 

Above  the  bright  blue  sky, 
Who  love  the  blessed  Saviour, 

And  to  the  Father  cry; 
A  rest  from  every  turmoil, 

From  sin  and  sorrow  free, 
Where  every  little  pilgrim. 

Shall  rest  eternal  1  y. 

3  There's  a  home  for  little  children 

Above  the  bright  blue  sky, 
Where  Jesus  reigns  in  glory, 

A  home  of  peace  and  joy; 
No  home  on  earth  is  like  it. 

Nor  can  with  it  compare; 
For  every  one  is  happy, 

Nor  could  be  happier,  there. 

4  There's  a  crown  for  little  children 

Above  the  bright  blue  sky. 
And  all  who  look  for  Jesus 

Shall  wear  it  by  and  by ; 
A  crown  of  brightest  glory, 

Which  ho  will  then  bestow. 
On  all  who  have  found  his  favor, 

And  loved  his  name  below. 


368  A    MANUAL    OF    WORSHIP. 

5  There's  a  song  for  little  children 

Above  the  bright  blue  sky, 
A  song  that  will  not  weary, 

Though  sung  continually; 
A  song  which  even  angels 

Can  never,  never  sing: 
They  know  not  Christ  as  Saviour, 

But  worship  him  as  King. 

6  There's  a  robe  for  little  children 

Above  the  bright  blue  sky. 
And  a  harp  of  sweetest  music, 

And  palms  of  victory. 
All,  all  above  is  treasured, 

And  found  in  Christ  alone; 
Lord,  grant  thy  little  children 

To  know  thee  as  their  own. 

Albert  Midlane  (1825 ). 


204.  6.  D. 

1  WHERE  is  a  blessed  home 

-L      Beyond  this  land  of  woe, 
Where  trials  never  come, 

Nor  tears  of  sorrow  flow; 
Where  faith  is  lost  in  sight, 

And  patient  hope  is  crowned, 
And  everlasting  light 

Its  glory  throws  around. 

2  There  is  a  land  of  peace; 

Good  angels  know  it  well; 
Glad  songs  that  never  cease 
Within  its  portals  swell; 


PRAISE    AM)    PRAYER.  369 

Around  its  glorious  throne 

Ten  thousand  saints  adore 
Christ,  with  the  Father  one, 

And  Spirit,  evermore. 

Look  up,  ye  saints  of  God, 

Nor  fear  to  tread  below 
The  path  your  Saviour  trod 

Of  daily  toil  and  woe. 
Wait  hut  a  little  while 

In  uncomplaining  love: 
His  own  most  gracious  smile 

Shall  welcome  you  ahove. 

Henri/   W.   Baker  (1821-1877). 


205.  (  .  M. 

1  SPHERE  is  a  land  of  pure  delight, 
■*-  Where  saints  immortal  reign; 
Sternal  day  excludes  the  night, 

And  pleasures  "banish  pain. 

2  There  everlasting  spring  ahides, 

And  never-withering  flowers: — 

Death,  like  a  narrow  sea,  divides 

That  heavenly  land  from  ours. 

3  Sweet  field.-  heyond  the  swelling  flood 

Stand  dressed  in  living  green: 
So  to  the  Jews  old  Canaan  stood, 
While  Jordan  rolled  hetween. 

4  Oh.  could  we  make  our  doubts  remove, 

Those  gloomy  doubts  that  rise, 

And  see  the  Canaan  that  we  love, 

"With  faith's  unclouded  eves — 


370  A    MANUAL    OF    WOE  SHI  P. 

5  Could  we  but  climb  where  Moses  stood, 
And  view  the  landscape  o'er, 
Not  Jordan's  stream,  nor  death's  cold  flood. 
Should  fright  us  from  the  shore. 

Isaac  Watts  (1674-1748). 


206.  C.  M. 

1  rilHERE  is  a  safe  and  secret  place, 
-*-      Beneath  the  wings  divine, 
Reserved  for  all  the  heirs  of  grace — 

Oli,  be  that  refuge  mine! 

2  The  least  and  feeblest  there  may  bide, 

Uninjured  and  una  wed; 
While  thousands  fall  on  every  side, 
He  rests  secure  in  God. 

3  Pie  feeds  in  pastures  large  and  fair, 

Of  love  and  truth  divine; 
0  child  of  God,  0  glory's  heir! 
How  rich  a  lot  is  thine! 

4  A  hand  almighty  to  defend, 

An  ear  for  every  call. 
An  honored  life,  a  peaceful  end, 
And  heaven  to  crown  it  all. 

Henry  F.  Lyte  (1793-1847). 


207.  C.  M.  D. 

1  mHE  Son  of  God  goes  forth  to  war, 
-*-      A  kingly  crown  to  gain; 

His  blood-red  banner  streams  afar: — 
Who  follows  in  his  train? 


PRAISE    AND    PRAYER.  371 

Who  best  can  drink  his  cup  of  woe, 

Triumphant  over  pain. 
Who  patient  hears  his  cross  below — 

He  follows  in  his  train. 


2  The  martyr  first,  whose  eagle  eye 

Could  pierce  beyond  the  grave — 
Who  saw  his  Master  in  the  sky. 

And  called  on   him  to  save; 
Like  hi  in,  with  pardon  on  his  tongue, 

Jn  midst  of  mortal  pain. 
He  prayed  for  them  that  did  the  wrong:- 

Who  follows  in  his  train? 


A  glorious  hand,  the  chosen  few 

On  whom  the  Spirit  came: 
Twelve  valiant  saints,  their  hope  they  knew, 

And  mocked  the  cross  and  name. 
They  met  the  tyrant"-  brandished  steel, 

The  lion's  gory  mane; 
They  bowed  their  necks  the  death  to  feel: — 

Who  follows  in  their  train? 


A  nohle  army,  men  and  boys. 

The  matron  and  the  maid. 
Around  the  Saviour's  throne  rejoice. 

Tn  robes  of  light  arrayed. 
They  climbed  the  steep  ascent  of  heaven 

Through  peril,  toil,  and  pain: — 
0  God,  to  us  may  grace  be  given 

To  follow  in  their  train. 

Reqinald  Heber   (1783-1820) 


372  A    MANUAL    OF    WORSHIP. 

208.  L.  M.  D. 


rpHE  spacious  firmament  on  high, 
■*■      With  all  the  blue,  ethereal  sky, 
And  spangled  heavens,  a  shining  frame, 
Their  great  Original  proclaim: 
The  unwearied  sun,  from  day  to  day, 
Does  his  Creator's  power  display; 
And  publishes  to  every  land 
The  work  of  an  almighty  hand. 

Soon  as  the  evening  shades  prevail, 
The  moon  takes  up  the  wondrous  tale; 
And  nightly,  to  the  listening  earth, 
liepeats  the  story  of  her  birth; 
While  all  the  stars  that  round  her  burn, 
And  all  the  planets  in  their  turn, 
Confirm  the  tidings  as  they  roll, 
And  spread  the  truth  from  pole  to  pole. 

What  though  in  solemn  silence,  all 
Move  round  the  dark  terrestrial  ball — 
What  though  no  real  voice  nor  sound 
Amid  their  radiant  orbs  be  found — 
In  reason's  ear  they  all  rejoice, 
And  utter  forth  a  glorious  voice, 
Forever  singing  as  they  shine — 
"The  hand  that  made  us  is  divine." 

Joseph   Addison  (1672-1719). 


209.  C.  M.  D. 

1   rpj-IE  springtide  hour  brings  leaf  and  flower, 
-*-     With  songs  of  life  and  love; 
And  many  a  lay  wears  out  the  day 
In  every  leafy  grove. 


PRAISE    AND    PRAYER.  37o 

Bird,  flower,  and  tree  seem  to  agree 

Their  choicest  gifts  to  bring; 
Shall  this  poor  heart  not  bear  its  part? 
In  it  is  there  no  spring? 

Praises,  praises  to  our  Lord, 
Lift  we  up  with  glad  accord; 
Let   us  hallelujah  sing 
In  the  joyous  spring. 

2  Dews  fall  apace,  the  dews  of  grace, 

Upon  this  soul  of  sin: 
And  love  divine  delights  to  shine 

Upon  the  waste  within. 
Yet  year  by  year,  fruits,  flowers  appear, 

And  birds  their  praises  sing: 
Shall  this  poor  heart  not  bear  its  part, 

Its  winter  have  no  spring? 

Praises,  praises  to  our  Lord,  &c. 

3  Lord,  let  thy  love,  fresh  from  above. 

Soft   as   the  south  wind  blow: 
Call  forth  its  bloom,  wake  its  perfume, 

And  bid  its  spices  flow: 
And  when  thy  voice  makes  earth  rejoice, 

The  hillsides  laugh  and  sing. 
Lord!  make  my  heart  to  bear  its  part, 

And  join  the  praise  of  spring. 

Praises,  praises  to  our  Lord.  &c. 

John   8.  B.   Monsell  (1811-1875). 


210.  P.  M. 

1   HHHE  strife  is  o'er,  the  battle  done: 
-L      The  victory  of  life  is  won: 
The  song  of  triumph  has  begun —        Alleluia! 


374  A    MANUAL    OF    WORSHIP. 

2  The  powers  of  death  have  done  their  worst, 
And  Christ  their  legions  hath  dispersed; 

Let  shouts  of  holy  joy  outburst —  Alleluia! 

3  The  three  sad  days  have  quickly  sped; 
He  rises  glorious  from  the  dead; 

All  glory  to  our  risen  Head:  Alleluia! 

4  He  brake  the  bonds  of  death  and  hell; 
The  bars  from  heaven's  high  portals  fell; 
Let  hymns  of  praise  his  triumph  tell:     Alleluia! 

5  Lord,  by  the  stripes  which  wounded  thee, 
From  death's  dread  sting  thy  servants  free: 
That  we  may  live  and  sing  to  thee —     Alleluia! 

Tr.   Francis  Pott  (1832 ). 


211.  7.  D. 

1  fTHlNE  forever,  God  of  love! 

J-     Hear  us  from  thy  throne  above; 

Thine  for  ever  may  we  be, 

Here  and  in  eternity. 

Thine  forever,  Lord  of  life! 

Shield  us  through  the  earthly  strife; 

Thou,  the  Life,  the  Truth,  the  Way, 

Guide  us  to  the  realms  of  day. 

2  Thine  forever,  0  how  blest 
They  who  find  in  thee  their  rest; 
Saviour,  Guardian,  heavenly  Friend! 
0  defend  us  to  the  end. 

Thine  forever.  Saviour,  keep 
These  thy  frail  and  trembling  sheep; 
Safe  alone  beneath  thy  care 
Let  us  all  thy  goodness  share. 

Mrs.   Mara  F.   Maude  (d.   1887). 


PRAISE    AND    PRAYER.  375 

212.  C.  M. 

1  THIS  is  the  day  the  Lord  hath  made, 
-*-      He  calls  the  hours  his  own; 

Let  heaven  rejoice,  let  earth  be  glad, 
And  praise  surround  the  throne. 

2  To-day  he  ruse  and  left  the  dead, 

And   Satan's  empire  fell; 
To-day  the  saints  his  triumphs  spread, 
And  all  his  wonders  tell. 

3  Hosanna  to  the  anointed  King, 

To  David's  holy  Son! 
Help  ns,  0  Lord!  descend  and  bring 
Salvation  from  thy  throne. 

4  Hosanna  in  the  highest  strains 

The  Church  on  earth  can  raise: 
The  highest  heavens  in  which  he  reigns 
Shall  give  him  nobler  praise. 

Isaac  Watts  (1674-1748). 


213.  C.  M. 

1  THOL^  art  the  way — to  thee  alone 
-*-     From  sin  and  death  we  flee: 
And  he  who  would  the  Father  seek 

Must  seek  him,  Lord,  by  fhee. 

2  Thou  art  the  truth — thy  word  alone 

True  wisdom  can  impart: 
Thon  only  canst  inform  the  mind, 
And  purify  the  heart. 


376  A    MANUAL    OF    WORSHIP. 

3  Thou  art  the  life — the  empty  tomb 

Proclaims  thy  conquering  arm; 

And  those  who  put  their  trust  in  thee 

Nor  death  nor  hell  shall  harm. 

4  Thou  art  the  way,  the  truth,  the  life; 

Grant  us  that  way  to  know, 
That  truth  to  keep,  that  life  to  win, 
Whose  joys  eternal  now. 

George  W.  Doane  (1799-1859). 


214. 


1  rpHOU,  from  whom  we  never  part, 
J-     Thou,  whose  love  is  everywhere, 
Thou,  who  seest  every  heart, 

Listen  to  our  evening  prayer. 

2  Father,  fill  our  hearts  with  love, 

Love  unfailing,  full  and  free; 
Love  that  no  alarm  can  move, 
Love  that  ever  rests  on  thee. 

3  Heavenly  Father!  through  the  night 

Keep  us  safe  from  every  ill; 
Cheerful  as  the  morning  light 
May  we  wake  to  do  thy  will. 

Eliza  Lee  Follen  (1787-1860). 


215.  L.  M. 

rpilOIT  One  in  all,  thou  All  in  one, 
-*-      Source  of  the  grace  that  crowns  our  days, 
For  all  thy  gifts  'neath  cloud  or  sun 
We  lift  to  thee  our  grateful  praise. 


PRAISE    AND    PRAYER.  377 

2   We  bless  thee  fur  the  life  that  Hows, 

A  pulse  in  every  grain  of  sand, 
A  beauty  in  the  blushing  rose, 

A  thought  and  deed  in  brain  and  hand. 


o  For  life  that  thou  hast  made  a  joy, 

For  strength  to  make  our  lives  like  thine, 
For  duties  that  our  hands  employ — 
We  bring  our  offerings  to  thy  shrine. 


4  Be  thine  to  give  and  ours  to  own 

The  truth  that  sets  thy  children  free, 
The  law  that  hinds  us  to  thy  throne, 
The  love  that  makes  us  one  with  thee. 

S.   C.  Beach. 


216.  7. 

1  rPHOU  that  once,  by  mother's  knee, 
■*■      Wast  a  little  child  like  me, 
When  I  wake  or  go  to  bed, 
Lay  thy  hands  about  my  head; 
Let  me  feel  thee  very  near, 
Jesus  Christ,  our  Saviour  dear. 


2  Be  beside  me  in  the  light, 

Close  by  me  thro'  all  the  night: 
Make  me  gentle,  kind,  and  true, 
Do  as  I  am  bid  to  do: 
Help  anr]  cheer  me  when  T  fret, 
And  forgive  when  T  forget. 


378  A    MANUAL    OF    WORSHIP. 

3  Thou  art  near  me  when  I  pray, 
Thou  art  never  far  away; 
Thou  my  little  hymn  wilt  hear, 
Jesus  Christ,  our  Saviour  dear; 
Thou  that  once,  by  mother's  knee, 
Wast  a  little  one  like  me. 

Francis  T    Palgrave  (1824-1897). 


217.  7.  D. 

1  rriHOU,  who  rolPst  the  year  around, 

-*-     Crowned  with  mercies  large  and  free, 
Eich  thy  gifts  to  us  abound, 

Warm  our  praise  shall  rise  to  thee. 
Kindly  to  our  worship  bow, 

While  our  grateful  thanks  we  tell, 
That,  sustained  by  thee,  we  now 

Bid  the  parting  year — farewell! 

2  All  its  numbered  days  are  sped, 

All  its  busy  scenes  are  o'er, 
All  its  joys  forever  fled, 

All  its  sorrows  felt  no  more. 
Mingled  with  the  eternal  past. 

Its  remembrance  shall  decay; 
Yet  to  be  revived  at  last 

At  the  solemn  judgment  day. 

3  Ail  our  follies,  Lord,  forgive! 

Cleanse  us  from  each  earthly  stain; 
Let  thy  grace  within  us  live, 

That  we  spend  not  years  in  vain. 
Then,  when  life's  last  eve  shall  come, 

Happy  spirits,  may  we  fly 
To  our  everlasting  home. 

To  our  Father's  house  on  high! 

Bay  Palmer  ns<)S-1887). 


PRAISE    AND    PRAYER.  379 

218.  C.  M. 

1  rpHKOUGH  all  the  dangers  of  the  night 
■■■     Preserved,  0  Lord,  by  thee, 
Again  we  hail  the  cheerful  light, 

Again  we  bow  to  thee. 

2  Preserve  us,  Lord,  throughout  the  day, 

And  guide  us  by  thine  arm; 
For  they  are  safe,  and  only  they, 
Whom  thou  preserv*st  from  harm. 

3  Let  all  our  words  and  all  our  ways 

Declare  that  we  are  thine, 
That  so  the  light  of  truth  and  grace 
Before  the  world  may  shine. 

4  Let  us  ne'er  turn  away  from  thee; 

0  Saviour,  hold  us  fast: 
Till  with  unclouded  eyes  we  see 
Thy  glorious  face  at  last. 

Thomas  Kelly  (1769-1855). 


219.  C.  M. 

1  THY  Name,  0  Lord, 

-*-      In  sweet  accord, 
We  worship  and  adore: 
Thy  goodness  bless, 
Thy  love  confess. 
Thy  tender  grace  implore. 


380  A    MANUAL    OF    WOKISH1P. 

2  O  Love  divine! 
Our  hearts  incline 

To  shun  each  evil  way; 

With  heart  and  might, 

To  do  the  right, 
And  watch  and  work  and  pray. 

3  0  Light  divine! 
Within  us  shine, 

Bid  doubts  and  darkness  cease; 

Our  sins  forgive, 

And  help  us  live 
In  purity  and  peace. 

4  Through  all  our  days, 
In  all  our  ways, 

0  guide  us  from  above; 
Till  hopes  and  fears, 
And  joys  and  tears 

Shall  bloom  in  heavenly  love. 

Edwin  Pond  Parker  (183e 


220. 

1  TIHY  way,  not  mine,  0  Lord, 
-*-     However  dark  it  be! 
Lead  me  by  thine  own  hand, 

Choose  out  the  path  for  me. 

2  Smooth  let  it  be  or  rough, 

It  will  be  still  the  best; 
Winding  or  straight,  it  leads 
Right  onward  to  thy  rest. 


PRAISE    AM)    PRAYER.  381 

3  I  dare  not   choose  my  lot; 

I   would  not  if  I  might; 
Choose  thou  for  me,  my  God; 
So  shall  1  walk  aright. 

4  The  kingdom  that  I  seek 

I>   thine:   so   let  the  way 
That  leads  to  it  be  thine, 
Else   1    must   surely  stray. 

5  Take  thou  my  cup,  and  it 

With   joy  or   sorrow   fill, 
As  best  to  thee  may  seem; 

(boose  thou  my  good  and  ill. 

G  Choose  thou  for  me  my  friends, 
My  sickness  or  my  health; 
Choose  thou  my  cares  for  me, 
My  poverty  or  wealth. 

T   Not  mine,  not  mine  the  choice, 
In  tilings  or  great  or  small: 
Be  thou  my  guide,  my  strength. 
My  wisdom,  and  my  all. 

Horaliv.s  Bonar  (1808-1890). 


221.  7.6. 

1  TH)  arms,  ye  Christian  soldiers! 
-*-     Stand  in  the  holy  faith, 
And  listen  to  your  Leader, 

What  cheery  words  he  saith: 
Xo  fading  leaves  of  laurel 

Will  he  his  soldiers  give, 
But  in  eternal  honor 

Thev  with  their  Lord  shall  live. 


382  A    MANUAL    OF    WORSHIP. 

2  For  them  the  holy  city 

Shall  open  wide  its  gate, 
And  beautiful  and  blissful 

Shall  be  their  blessed  state; 
This  world  can  offer  only 

A  bauble  for  its  prize; 
In  endless  life  and  glory 

Their  home  and  honor  lies. 

3  We  worship  thee,  0  Father; 

Thy  baud  will  give  the  crown! 
And  thee,  0  Christ  our  Saviour, 

Our  Leader  of  renown! 
To  thee,  0  Holy  Spirit, 

Our  homage  we  renew! 
With  thy  dear  grace  to  help  us, 

We  shall  come  safely  through. 

TV.  by  Alex.  R.   Thompson   (1822 ). 


222.  L.  M. 


u 


PLIFT  the  banner!  Let  it  float 

Skyward  and  seaward,  high  and  wide; 


The  sun  shall  light  its  shining  folds, 
The  cross,  on  which  the  Saviour  died. 

2  Uplift   the  banner!      Angels   bend 

In  anxious  silence  o'er  the  sign, 
And  vainly  seek  to  comprehend 
The  wonder  of  the  love  divine. 

3  Uplift  the  banner!    Heathen  lands 

Shall  see  from  far  the  glorious  sight, 
And  nations,  gathering  at  the  call. 
Their  spirits  kindle  in  its  light. 


PRAISE    AND    PRAYER.  383 

4  Uplift  the  banner!     Let  it  float 

Skyward  and  seaward,  high  and  wide; 
Our  glory  only  in  the  Cross, 
Our  only  hope  the  Crucified. 

.r>  Uplift  the  banner!     Wide  and  high, 
Seaward  and  skyward  let  it  shine; 
Xor  skill,  nor  might,  nor  merit   ours; 
We  conquer  only  in  that  sign. 

Geo.   W.   Doane  (1799-1859). 


223.  C.  M. 

1  "V\TALK  in  the  light!  so  shalt  thou  know 

'  *       That  fellowship  of  love 
His  Spirit  only  can  bestow. 
Who  reigns  in  light  above. 

2  Walk  in  the  light!  and  thou  shalt  find 

Thy  heart   made  truly  his, 
Who  dwells  in  cloudless  light  enshrined, 
In  whom  no  darkness  is. 

3  Walk  in  the  light!  and  thou  shalt  own 

Thy  darkness  passed  away: 
Because  that  light  hath  on  thee  shone 
In  which  is  perfect  day. 

4  Walk  in  the  light!  and  thine  shall  be 

A  path,  though  thorny,  bright; 
For  God.  by  grace,  shall  dwell  in  thee, 
And  God  himself  is  Light. 

Bernard  Barton   (1784-1849). 


884  A    MANUAL    OF    WORSHIP. 

224.  7.  D. 

1  WATCHMAN!  tell  us  of  the  night, 

'  *       What  its  signs  of  promise  are. 
Traveler!  o'er  yon  mountain's  height, 

See  that  glory -beaming  star! 
Watchman!  does  its  beauteous  ray 

Aught  of  joy  or  hope  foretell? 
Traveler!  yes;  it  brings  the  day, 

Promised  day  of  Israel. 

2  Watchman!  tell  us  of  the  night; 

Higher  yet  that  star  ascends! 
Traveler!  blessedness  and  light, 

Peace  and  truth,  its  course  portends. 
Watchman!  will  its  beams  alone 

Gild  the  spot  that  gave  them  birth? 
Traveler!  ages  are  its  own, 

See,  it  bursts  o'er  all  the  earth. 

3  Watchman!  tell  us  of  the  night, 

For  the  morning  seems  to  dawn. 
Traveler!  darkness  takes  its  flight, 

Doubt  and  terror  are  withdrawn. 
Watchman!  let  thy  wanderings  cease. 

Hie  thee  to  thy  quiet  home. 
Traveler!  lo,  the  Prince  of  Peace, 

Lo,  the  Son  of  God  is  come! 

John  Bmrrinq  (1792-1872). 


225.  L.  M. 

1   W^K  are  but  little  children  weak, 
"^       Nor  born  in  any  high  estate; 
What  can  we  do  for  Jesus'  sake 

Who  is  so  high,  and  good,  and  great? 


PRAISE    AND    PRAYER.  3S5 

2  0,  day  by  day  each  Christian  child, 

lias  much  to  do,  without,  within, 
A  death  to  die  for  Jesus"  sake, 
A  weary  war  to  wage  with  sin. 

3  When  dee})  within  our  swelling  hearts 

The  thoughts  of  pride  and  anger  rise, 
When  hitter  words  are  on  our  tongues, 
And  tears  of  passion  in  our  eyes; 

4  Then  we  may  stay  the  angry  blow, 

Then  we  may  check  the  hasty  word, 
Give  gentle  answers  back  again, 
And  fight  a  1  tattle  for  our  Lord. 

5  There's  not  a  child  so  small  and  weak 

But  has  his  little  cross  to  take. 
His  little  work  of  love  and  praise 
That  he  may  do  for  Jesus'  sake. 

Mrs.   Cecil   Frances  Alexander   (1830-1895). 


226.  7.6.6.5. 

1   W^E  come  with  songs  of  gladness, 
*  *       To  praise  our  God  and  King, 
And  for  his  love  and  mercy 

Our  grateful   tribute  bring. 
The  blessings  of  his  bounty 

Have  crowned  with  joy  our  days; 
Then  sing  we  Alleluia, 
And  thankful  voices  raise. 

Sing  the  songs  of  gladness! 
Lift  the  shout  of  praise! 
"Glory  in  the  highest," 
Fnto  God  we  raise. 


386  A    MANUAL    OF    WORSHIP. 

2  We  praise  thee  for  earth's  beauty, 

And  for  the  sky's  blue  dome; 
We  praise  thee  for  our  country; 

We  praise  thee  for  our  home; 
We  praise  thee  for  thy  gospel, 

And  for  a  Saviours  love; 
We  praise  thee  for  the  promise 

Of  endless  life  above. 

Sing  the  songs  of  gladness,  &c. 

3  The  angels  lift  their  anthems 

Of  heavenly  joy  on  high, 
And  hi]  thy  courts  with  music 

In  songs  that  never  die. 
And  when  beyond  the  river 

We  reach  the  city  fair, 
We'll  sing  the  songs  of  gladness 

With  sweeter  rapture  there. 

Sing  the  songs  of  gladness,  &c. 


227.  C.  M. 

1  T\TK  may  not  climb  the  heavenly  steeps 

**       To  bring  the  Lord  Christ  down: 
In  vain  we  search  the  lowest  deeps. 
For  him  no  depths  can  drown. 

2  But  warm,  sweet,  tender,  even  yet 

A  present  help  is  he; 
And  faith  has  yet  its  Olivet, 
And  love  its  Galilee. 

3  The  healing  of  the  seamless  dress 

Is  by  our  beds  of  pain: 
We  touch  him  in  life's  throng  and  press. 
And  we  are  whole  again. 


PRAISE    AND    PRA1  1.1;.  387 

t  Through  him  the  first  fond  prayers  arc  said 
Our    lips   of   childhood    frame; 
The  last   Low  whispers  of  our  dead 
Are  burdened   with   his  name. 

5  0   Lord   and    Master   of   us   all, 
Whatever  our  name  or  sign, 
We  own  thy  sway,  we  hear  thy  call, 
We  test  our  lives  by  thine. 

John  G.   Whittier  (1807-1892). 


P.  M. 


1  TYTE  plough  the  fields  and  scatter 

*  '       The  good  seed  on  the  land; 
But  it  is  fed  and  watered 

By  God's  almighty  hand; 
He  sends  the  snow  in  winter, 

The  warmth  to  swell  the  grain, 
The  breezes  and  the  sunshine, 
A  soft,  refreshing  rain. 

All  good  gifts  around  us 
Are  sent  from  heaven  above; 
Then  thank  the  Lord, 
0  thank  the  Lord, 
For  all    his  love. 

2  He  only  is  the  Maker 

Of  all  things  near  and  far; 
He  paints  the  wayside  flower, 

He  lights  the  evening  star; 
The  winds  and   waves  obey  him, 

By  him  the  birds  are  fed; 
Much    more  to   us,   his   children. 

He  gives  our  daily  bread. 

All  good  gifts  around  us,  &c. 


>88  A    MANUAL    OF    WORSHIP. 

3  We  thank  thee,  then,  0  Father, 
For  all  things  bright  and  good, 
The  seed  time  and  the  harvest, 

Onr  life,  our  health,  our  food; 
Accept  the  gifts  we  offer 

For  all  thy  love  imparts, 
And,  what  thou  most  desirest, 
Our  humble,  thankful   hearts. 

All  good  gifts  around  us,  &c. 

Matthias  Claudius  (1740-1815);  /?•.  Jane  M.  Campbell,  1861. 


229. 

1  \\7^F  sing  the  loving  Jesus, 

*  »       Who  left  his  throne  above, 
And   came   on   earth   to   ransom 

The  children  of  his  love: 
It  is  an  oft-told  story, 

And  yet  we  love  to  tell 
How  Christ,  the  King  of  glory, 

Once  deigned  with  man  to  dwell. 

2  We  sing  the  holy  Jesus; 

No  taint  of  sin  defiled 
The  babe  of  David's  city. 

The  pure  and  stainless  child: 
Oh,  teach  us,  blessed  Saviour, 

Thy  heavenly  grace  to  seek; 
Ami  let  our  whole  behavior. 

Like  thine,  be  mild  and  meek. 

3  We  sing  the  lowly  Jesus; 

No  kingly  crown  he  had. 
His  head  was  bowed  with  anguish. 
His  face  was  marred  and  sad: 


PRAISE    AND    PRAYER,  o8(.) 

In   deep  humiliation 

He  came  his  work  to  do; 
O  Lord  of  our  salvation, 

Lei  us  be  humble  too. 

We  sing  the  mighty  Jesus, 

Whose  voice  could  raise  the  dead; 
The  sightless  eyes  he  opened, 

The  famished  souls  he  fed; 
Thou   earnest   to    deliver 

Mankind  from  sin  and  shame; 
Redeemer  and  Life-giver, 

We  praise  thy  holy  name. 

We  sing  the  coming  Jesus; 

The  time  is  drawing  near 
When  Christ  with  all  his  angels 

In  glory  shall  appear: 
Lord,  save  us,  we  entreat  thee, 

In  this  thy  day  of  grace, 
That  we  may  gladly  meet  thee 

And  see  thee  face  to  face. 

Sarah  Doudtiey 


230.  8. 

1  \Yf  E  speak  of  the  realms  of  the  blest, 

*  '       That  country  so  bright  and  so  fair; 
And  oft  are  its  glories  confessed; 
But  what  must  it  be  to  be  there? 

2  We  speak  of  its  pathways  of  gold, 

Its  walls  decked  with  jewels  so  rare, 
Its  wonders  and  pleasures  untold: 
But  what  must  it  be  to  he  there? 


390  A    MANUAL    OF    WORSHIP. 

3  We  speak  of  its  freedom  from  sin, 

From  sorrow,  temptation,  and  care, 
From  trials  without  and  within; 
But  what  must  it  be  to  be  there? 

4  We  speak  of  its  service  of  love, 

The  robes  which  the  glorified  wear, 
The  church  of  the  first-born  above; 
But  what  must  it  be  to  be  there? 

5  Do  thou,  Lord,  'midst  pleasure  or  woe 

Still  for  heaven  my  spirit  prepare; 
And  shortly  I  also  shall  know 
And  feel  what  it  is  to  be  there. 

Mrs.  Elizabeth  Mills  (1805-1829). 


231.  C.  M. 

1  WHEN  all  thy  mercies,  0  my  God, 

*»       My  rising  soul  surveys, 
Transported  with  the  view,  I'm  lost 
In  wonder,  love,  and  praise. 

2  Unnumbered  comforts  to  my  soul 

Thy  tender  care  bestowed. 
Before  my  infant  heart  conceived 
From  whom  these  comforts  flowed. 

3  When  worn  with  sickness,  oft  hast  thou 

With  health  renewed  my  face; 
And,  when  in  sins  and  sorrows  sunk, 
Revived  my  soul  with  grace. 


PRAISE    AND    PRAYER.  39] 

I  Through  every  period  of  my  life 
Thy  goodness  I'll  pursue; 

And  after  death,  in  distant  worlds, 
The  glorious  theme  renew. 

Joseph   Addison    (1672-1719). 


232.  7.0. 

1  TIf  HEN  evening  shadows  gather, 

*  '       And  twilight  gently  fades; 
When  all  is  still  and  silent 

In  midnight's  darker  shades; 
Then.  0  my  God,  he  near  me, 

Do  thou  proteet  my  bed; 
From  evil  and  from  danger 

Let  angels  guard  my  head. 

2  We  know  not,  when  we  slumber, 

That  we  shall  e'er  awake, 
To  see  another  day  begin, 

Another  dawning  break: 
But  thou  art  ever  watching, 

Thou  wilt  our  vigils  keep, 
And,  trusting  in  thy  mercy, 

We  sink  in  peaceful  sleep. 

3  But,  ere  our  eyelids  closing, 

We  humbly  seek  thy  face, 
And  pray  for  thy  forgiveness, 

And  thy  sustaining  grace: 
For  we  are  weak  and  erring, 

And  need  thy  mighty  power; 
0  Jesus,  ever  guard  us 

In  dark  temptation's  hour, 


392  A    MANUAL    OF    WORSHIP. 

4  We  pray  for  those  who  languish 

In  sickness  and  distress, 
That  thou  wilt  soothe  their  anguish, 

And  their  afflictions  bless; 
We  pray  for  those  in  peril 

Upon  the  mighty  sea; 
We  pray  for  friends  and  loved  ones: — 

Do  thou  their  guardian  he. 

5  And  now  to  thee  we  render 

Our  thanks  for  mercies  past, 
With  grateful  hearts  imploring 

Thy  favor  to  the  last. 
And  at  the  great  awakening 

May  we  be  found  above — 
With  saints  and  angels  praising 

Thy  providence  and  love. 

James  F.  Swift  (1847 ). 


233.  L.  M. 

1  TIT  HEN  gathering  clouds  around  I  view, 

"'        And  days  are  dark,  and  friends  are  few, 
On  him  I  lean  who,  not  in  vain, 
Experienced  every  human  pain: 
He  sees  my  wants,  allays  my  fears, 
And  counts  and  treasures  up  my  tears. 

2  Tf  aught  should  tempt  my  soul  to  stray 
From  heavenly  wisdom's  narrow  way, 
To  fly  the  good  I  would  pursue, 

Or  do  the  ill  I  would  not  do: 

Still  he  who  felt  temptation's  power 

Will  guard  me  in  that  dangerous  hour. 


PRAISE    AND    PRAYER.  3(J3 

3  When,  mourning,  o'er  some  stone  1  bend, 
Which   covers  all  that  was  a  friend, 
And  from  his  hand,  his  voice,  his  smile, 
Divides  me  for  a  little  while — 

My   Saviour  marks  the  tears  I  shed, 
For  ■'Jesus  wept"  o'er  Lazarus  dead. 

4  And  oh!  when  I  have  safely  passed 
Through  every  conflict  but  the  last, 
Still,  Lord,  unchanging,  watch  beside 
My  dying  bed,  for  thou  hast  died: 
Then  point  to  realms  of  cloudless  day, 
And  wipe  the  latest  tear  away. 

Robert  Grant  (1785-1838). 


234.  7.6. 

1  TIT"  HEN",  his  salvation  bringing, 

*  *       To  Zion  Jesus  came, 
The  children  all  stood  singing 

Hosanna   to  his  name; 
Nor  did  their  zeal  offend  him, 

But,  as  he  rode  along, 
He  let   them  still  attend  him, 

And  smiled  to  hear  their  song. 

2  And  since  the  Lord  retaineth 

His  love  for  children  still, 
Though  now  as  King  he  reigneth 

On  Zion's  heavenly  hill, 
"We'll  flock  around  his  banner 

Wlio  sits  upon  the  throne, 
And  cry  aloud,  Hosanna 

To  David's  royal  Son! 


394  A    MANUAL    OF    WORSHIP. 

3  For  should  we  fail  proclaiming 

Our  great  Redeemer's  praise, 
The  stones,  our  silence  shaming, 

Would  their  hosannas  raise. 
But  shall  we  only  render 

The  tribute   of  our  words? 
No;  while  our  hearts  are  tender, 

They,  too,  shall  be  the  Lord's. 

John  King  (1788-1858). 


235.  6.8. 

1  WHEN  little  Samuel  woke 
*  '        And  heard  his  Maker's  voice, 
At  every  word  he  spoke, 

How  much  did  he  rejoice! 
Oh,  blessed,  happy  child,  to  find 
The  God  of  heaven  so  near  and  kind! 


2  If  God  would  speak  to  me 

And  say  he  was  my  friend, 
How  happy  I  should  be, 

Oh,  how  would  I  attend! 
The  smallest  sin  I  then  should  fear, 
If  God  Almighty  were  so  near. 

3  And   does  he  never   speak? 

Oh,  yes;  for  in  his  word 
He  bids  me  come  and  seek 

The  God  that  Samuel  heard. 
In  almost  every  page  I  see, 

The  God  of  Samuel  calls  to  me. 


PRAISE    AND    PRAYER.  395 

And  1  beneath  his  care 

May  safely  rest   my  head; 
L  know  that  God  is  there 

To  guard  my  humble  bed, 
And   every   sin   1   well   may  fear, 
Since  God  Almighty  is  so  near. 

Like  Samuel    Let  me  say, 

Whene'er  J  read  his  word, 
Speak.  Lord!  I  would  obey 

The  voice  that  I  have  heard; 
And  when  I  in  thy  house  appear, 
Speak!  for  thy  servant  waits  to  hear. 

Mrs.  Ann  Taylor  Gilbert  (1782-1866). 


236.  7.5. 

1  \YT  HEN  the  day  of  toil  is  done, 

*  '        When  the  race  of  life  is  run, 
Father,   grant   thy   wearied   one, 
Rest  for  evermore. 

2  When  the  strife  of  sin  is  stilled, 
When  the  foe  within  is  killed, 
By  thy  gracious  word  fulfilled — 

"Peace  for  evermore.'*' 

3  When  the  darkness  melts  away, 
At  the  breaking  of  the  day, 
Bid  us  hail  the  cheering  ray — 

Light  for  evermore. 

4  When  the  heart  by  sorrow  tried 
Feels  at  length  its  throbs  subside, 
Bring  us,  where  all  tears  are  dried, 

Joy  for  evermore. 


396  A    MANUAL    OF    WORSHIP. 

5  When  for  vanished  days  we  yearn, 
Days  that  never  can  return, 
Teach  us  in  thy  love  to  learn 

Love  for  evermore. 

6  When  the  breath  of  life  is  flown, 
When  the  grave  must  claim  its  own, 
Lord  of  life,  be  ours  thy  crown — 

Life  for  evermore. 

John  Ellerton  (1826- 


237.  P.  M. 

1  117  HEN"  he  cometh,  when  he  cometh 

*  "  To  make  up  his  jewels, 
All  his  jewels,  precious  jewels, 
His  loved  and  his  own, 

Like  the  stars  of  the  morning, 
His  bright  crown  adorning, 
They  shall  shine  in  their  beauty, 
Bright  gems  for  his  crown. 

2  He  will  gather,  he  will  gather 
The  gems  for  his  kingdom: 

All  the  pure  ones,  all  the  bright  ones, 
His  loved  and  his  own. 
Like  the  stars,  &c. 

3  Little  children,  little  children 
Who  love  their  Redeemer 

Are  the  jewels,  precious  jewels, 
His  loved  and  his  own. 
Like  the  stars,  &c. 

W,  O.  dishing  (1823 ). 


PRAISE    AND    PRAYER.  397 

238.  S.   M. 

1  \ \T  1T11  joy  we  lift  our  eyes 

'  *       To  those  bright  realms  above, 
That  glorious  temple  in  the  skies, 
Where  dwells  eternal  love. 

2  Before  thy  throne  we  bow, 

0  thou  almighty  King; 
Here  we  present  the  solemn  vow, 
And  hymns  of  praise  we  sing. 

3  While  in  thy  house  we  kneel. 

With  trust  and  holy  fear, 
Thy  mercy  and  thy  truth  reveal, 
And  lend  a  gracious  ear. 

4  Lord,  teach  our  hearts  to  pray, 

And  tune  our  lips  to  sing; 
Nor  from  thy  presence  cast  away 
The  sacrifice  we  bring. 

Thomas  Jervis  (1748-1833). 


239.  7. 

1  WORDS  are  things  of  little  cost, 

'  '       Quickly  spoken,  quickly  lost; 
We  forget  them,  but  they  stand 
"Witnesses  at  God's  right  hand, 
And  their  testimony  bear 
For  us  or  against  us  there. 

2  Oh,  how  often  ours  have  been 
Idle  words  and  words  of  sin. 
Words  of  anger,  scorn,  or  pride, 
Or  deceit  our  faults  to  hide. 
Envious  tales,   or  strife  unkind, 
Leaving  bitter  thoughts  behind. 


398  A    MANUAL    OF    WORSHIP. 

3  Grant  us,  Lord,  from  day  to  day, 
Strength  to  watch  and  grace  to  pray; 
May  our  lips,  from  sin  kept  free, 
Love  to  speak  and  sing  of  thee, 
Till  in  heaven  we  learn  to  raise 
Hymns  of  everlasting  praise. 

John  G.  Fleet  (1811 — 


240.  7.6.5. 

1  T^TORK,  for  the  night  is  coming, 

'  '       Work  through  the  morning  hours; 
Work  while  the  dew  is  sparkling, 

Work  'mid  springing  flowers; 
Work  when  the  day  grows  brighter, 

Work  in  the  glowing  sun; 
AVork,  for  the  night  is  coming, 

When  man's  work  is  done. 

2  Work,  for  the  night  is  coming, 

Work  through  the  sunny  noon; 
Fill  brightest  hours  with  labor, 

Rest  comes  sure  and  soon; 
Give  every  flying  minute 

Something  to  keep  in  store; 
Work,  for  the  night  is  coming, 

When  man  works  no  more. 

3  Work,  for  the  night  is  coming 

Under  the  sunset  skies; 
While  their  bright  tints  are  glowing, 

Work,  for  daylight  flies; 
Work  till  the  last  beam  fadeth, 

Fadeth  to  shine  no  more; 
Work  while  the  night  is  dark'ning, 

When  man's  work  is  o'er. 

Anna    J,.    Walker,   1868. 


PRAISE    AND    PRAYER.  399 

241.  10.11. 

1  \7E  servants  of  God,  your  Master  proclaim; 

J-      And  publish  abroad  his  wonderful  name; 
The  name  all- victorious  of  Jesus  extol: 
His  kingdom  is  glorious,  and  rules  over  all. 

2  God  ruleth  on  high,  almighty  to  save. 
And  still  he  is  nigh,  his  presence  we  have; 
The  great  congregation  his  triumph  shall  sing, 
Ascribing  salvation  to  Jesus  our  King. 

3  Salvation  to  God.  who  sits  on  the  throne, 
Let  all  cry  aloud,  and  honor  the  Son; 
The  praises  of  Jesus  the  angels  proclaim, 
Fall  down  on  their  faces  and  worship  the  Lamb. 

4  Then  let  us  adore,  and  give  him  his  right, 
All  glory  and  power,  all  wisdom  and  might, 
All  honor  and  blessing,  with  angels  above. 
And  thanks  never-ceasing,  for  infinite  love. 

Charles   Wesley  (1708-1788). 


242.  8.7. 

1  VES,  for  me,  for  me  he  careth. 

J-      With  a  brother's  tender  care; 
Yes,  with  me,  with  me  he  shareth 
Every  burden,  every  fear. 

2  Yes,  for  me  he  standeth  pleading 

At  the  mercy  seat  above; 
Ever  for  me  interceding. 
Constant  in  untiring  love. 


Joys  unearthly,  love,  and  light; 
And  to  cover  me  he  spreadeth 
Tlis  paternal  wing  of  might. 


400  A    MANUAL    OF    WORSHIP. 

4  Yes,  in  me,  in  me  he  dwelleth; 

I  in  him  and  lie  in  me! 
And  my  empty  sonl  he  filleth, 
Here  and  through  eternity. 

5  Thus  I  wait  for  his  returning, 

Singing  all  the  way  to  heaven; 
Such  the  joyful  song  of  morning, 
Such  the  tranquil  song  of  even. 

Horathis  Bonar  (1808-1890). 


243.  L.  M. 

1  VES;  God  is  good;  in  earth  and  sky, 

■*■      From  ocean  depths  and  spreading  wood, 
Ten  thousand  voices  seem  to  cry, 
"God  made  us  all,  and  God  is  good!" 

2  The  sun  that  keeps  his  trackless  way, 

And  downward  pours  his  golden  flood, 
Night's  sparkling  hosts,  all  seem  to  say, 
In  accents  clear,  that  God  is  good. 

3  The  merry  birds  prolong  the  strain, 

Their  song  with  every  spring  renewed; 
And  balmy  air,  and  falling  rain, 
Each  softly  whisper,  "God  is  good." 

4  I  hear  it  in  the  rushing  breeze; 

The  hills  that  have  for  ages  stood, 
The  echoing  sky  and  roaring  seas, 
All  swell  the  chorus,  "God  is  good." 


PRAISE    AM)    PBAYER.  i(Jl 

Yes;  God  is  good,  all  nature  says, 

By  God's  own  hand  with  speech  endued; 

And  man  in  louder  notes  of  praise, 
Should  sing  for  joy  that  God  is  good. 

John   H.   Gurney  (1802-1862);  based  upon  a  hymn 
composed  by  Eliza  Lee  Follen  d 787-1860). 


244.  P.  M. 

1  VIELD  not  to  temptation, 
*-      For  weakness  is  sin, 
Each  viet'ry  will  help  us, 

Some  other  to  win. 
Fight  manfully  onward, 
Dark  passions  subdue, 
Look  ever  to  Jesus, 

He'll  carry  you  through. 

Ask  the  Saviour  to  help  you, 
Comfort,  strengthen,  and  keep  you 
He  is  willing  to  aid  you, 
He  will  carry  you  through. 


Shun  evil  companions, 

Bad  language  disdain, 
God's  name  hold  in  reverence, 

Nor  take  it  in  vain; 
Be  thoughtful   and  earnest, 

Kind-hearted  and  true, 
Look  ever  to  Jesus. 

He'll  carry  you  through. 
Ask  the  Saviour.  &c. 


402  A    MANUAL    OF    WORSHIP. 

3  To  him  that  o'ercometh, 
God  giveth  a  crown, 
Through  faith  we  shall  conquer, 

Though  often  cast  down; 
He  who  is  the  Saviour 

Our  strength  will  renew, 
Look  ever  to  Jesus, 

He'll  carry  you  through. 
Ask  the  Saviour,  &c. 

Horatio  R.  Palmer  (1834- 


245.  8.7. 

1  VOUTHFUL  days  are  passing  o'er  us, 

-*-      Childhood's  years  will  soon  be  gone; 
Cares  and  sorrows  lie  before  us, 
Hidden  dangers,  snares  unknown. 

2  Oh,  may  he  who,  meek  and  lowly, 

Visited  this  world  below, 
Make  us  his,  and  make  us  holy, 
Guard  and  guide  us  where  we  go. 

3  Hark!  it  is  the  Saviour  calling, 

"Come,  ye  children,  come  to  me." 
Jesus,  keep  our  feet  from  falling, 
Teach  us  all  to  follow  thee. 


4  Soon  we  part — it  may  be.  never, 
Never  here  to  meet  again; 
May  we  meet  in  heaven  for  ever, 
And  the  crown  eternal  gain. 

W.  Dickson  (1817- 


CHANTS  AND  ANTHEMS. 


246.  GLORIA  PATRI. 

fi  LORY  be  to  the  Father,  |  and  to  the  Son,  || 
"     and  |  to  the  Holy  Ghost;  || 

As  it  was  in  the  beginning,  is  now,  and  |  ever 
shall  be,  ||  world  |  without  end.     Amen.  || 


247.         GLORIA  IX  EXCELSIS. 

CI  LORY  be  to  |  God  on  high.  ||  and  on  earth  | 
^-"  peace,  good  will  toward  men.  ||  We  praise 
thee,  we  bless  thee,  we  worship  thee,  II  we  glorify 
thee,  we  give  thanks  to  |  thee  for  thy  great  glory,  || 
O  Lord  God,  |  heavenly  King,  l|  God  the  |  Father 
Almighty.  || 

()  Lord,  the  only-begotten  Son  \  Jesus  Christ,  || 
0  Lord  God,  Lamb  of  |  God,  Son  of  the  Father,  || 
that  takest  away  the  |  sins  of  the  world,  ||  have  | 
mercy  upon  us.  ||  Thou  that  takest  away  the  | 
sins  of  the  world,  ||  have  |  mercy  upon  us.  Thou 
that  takest  away  the  I  sins  of  the  world,  I!  re-  |  ceive 
our  prayer.  !|  Thou  that  sittest  at  the  right  hand 
of  |  God  the  Father,     have  |  mercy  upon  us.  || 

For  thou  |  only  art  holy,  ||  thou  |  onlv  art  the 
Lord,  l|  thou  only,  0  Christ,  with  the  I  Holy 
Ghost,  I!  art  most  high  in  the  \  glory  of  God  the 
Father.  I!    Amen. 


404  A    MANUAL    OF    WORSHIP. 

248.  DEUS  MISEEEATUE. 

1<  O.0D  be  merciful  unto  I  us,  and  bless  us,  II  and 
^  show  us  the  light  of  his  countenance,  and 
be  I  merciful  unto  us;  II 

2-  That  thy  way  may  be  I  known  upon  earth,  II  thy 
saving  I  health  among  all  nations.  II 

3-  Let  the  people  praise  I  thee,  0  God;  II  yea,  let  all 
the  people  I  praise  thee.  II 

4-  Oh,  let  the  nations  rejoice  I  and  be  glad;  II  for 
thou  shalt  judge  the  folk  righteously,  and  govern 
the  I  nations  upon  earth.  II 

5-  Let  the  people  praise  I  thee,  0  God;  II  yea,  let  all 
the  people  I  praise  thee.  II 

6-  Then  shall  the  earth  bring  I  forth  her  increase;  II 
and  God,  even  our  own  God,  shall  I  give  us  his 
blessing.  II 

7-  God  I  shall  bless  us;  II  and  all  the  ends  of  the  | 
world  shall  fear  him.  II 


249.  BONUM  EST  CONFITEEL 

!•  TT  is  a  good  thing  to  give  thanks  un-  I  to  the 
*-  Lord,  II  and  to  sing  praises  unto  thy  !  name, 
0  most  Highest;  II 

2-  To  tell  of  thy  loving-kindness  early  I  in  the 
morning,  II  and  of  thy  I  truth  in  the  night  season;  II 

3-  Upon  an  instrument  of  ten  strings,  and  up-  I  on 
the  lute;  II  upon  a  loud  instrument,  I  and  upon  the 
harp.  II 

4-  For  thou,  Lord,  hast  made  me  glad  I  through 
thy  works;  II  and  T  will  rejoice  in  giving  praise  for 
the  opera-  I  lions  of  thy  hands.  II 


CHANTS    AND    ANTHEMS.  405 


250.  THE  BENEDICITE. 


1  f\  ALL  ye  works  of  the  Lord,  bless  ye  the  Lord; 
^       Praise  him  and  magnify  him  for  ever. 

2  0  ye  angels  of  the  Lord,  hless  ye  the  Lord; 
Praise  him  and  magnify  him  for  ever. 


2-     1  0  ye  heavens,  bless  ye  the  Lord; 

Praise  him  and  magnify  him  for  ever. 
2  0  ye  waters  that  be  above  the  firmament,  bless 
ye  the  Lord; 
Praise  him  and  magnify  him  for  ever. 

3<     1  0  all  ye  powers  of  the  Lord,  bless  ye  the  Lord; 
Praise  him  and  magnify  him  for  ever. 
2  0  ye  sun  and  moon,  bless  ye  the  Lord; 
Praise  him  and  magnify  him  for  ever. 

4-  1  0  ye  stars  of  heaven,  bless  ye  the  Lord; 

Praise  him  and  magnify  him  for  ever. 

2  0  ye  showers  and  dew,  bless  ye  the  Lord; 

Praise  him  and  magnify  him  for  ever. 

5-  1  0  ye  winds  of  God,  bless  ye  the  Lord; 

Praise  him  and  magnify  him  for  ever. 
2  0  ye  fire  and  heat,  bless  ye  the  Lord; 
Praise  him  and  magnify  him  for  ever. 

6.     1  0  ye  winter  and  summer,  bless  ye  the  Lord; 
Praise  him  and  magnify  him  for  ever. 
2  0  ye  dews  and  frosts,  bless  ye  the  Lord; 
Praise  him  and  magnify  him  for  ever. 


406  A    MANUAL    OF    WORSHIP. 

7-  1  0  ye  frost  and  cold,  bless  ye  the  Lord; 

Praise  him  and  magnify  him  for  ever. 
2  0  ye  ice  and  snow,  bless  ye  the  Lord; 
Praise  him  and  magnify  him  for  ever. 

8-  1  0  ye  nights  and  days,  bless  ye  the  Lord; 

Praise  him  and  magnify  him  for  ever. 
2  0  ye  light  and  darkness,  bless  ye  the  Lord; 
Praise  him  and  magnify  him  for  ever. 

9-  1  0  ye  lightnings  and  clouds,  bless  ye  the  Lord; 

Praise  him  and  magnify  him  for  ever. 
2  Oh,  let  the  earth  bless  the  Lord; 
Praise  him  and  magnify  him  for  ever. 

10-  1  0  ye  mountains  and  hills,  bless  ye  the  Lord; 

Praise  him  and  magnify  him  for  ever. 
2  0  all  ye  green  things  upon  the  earth,  bless  ye 
the  Lord; 
Praise  him  and  magnify  him  for  ever. 

11-  1  0  ye  wells,  bless  ye  the  Lord; 

Praise  him  and  magnify  him  for  ever. 

2  0  ye  seas  and  floods,  bless  ye  the  Lord; 

Praise  him  and  magnify  him  for  ever. 

12-  10  ye  whales  and  all  that  move  in  the  waters, 

bless  ye  the  Lord; 
Praise  him  and  magnify  him  for  ever. 
2  0  all  ye  fowls  of  the  air,  bless  ye  the  Lord; 
Praise  him. and  magnify  him  for  ever. 

13-  1  0  all  ye  beasts  and  cattle,  bless  ye  the  Lord; 

Praise  him  and  magnify  him  for  ever. 

2  O  ye  children  of  men,  bless  ye  the  Lord; 

Praise  him  and  magnify  him  for  ever. 


CHANTS    AND    ANTHEMS.  407 

14-     1   Oh.  let   Israel  bless  the  Lord; 

Praise  him  and  magnify  him  for  ever. 
2  0  ye  servants  of  the  Lord,  bless  ye  the  Lord; 
Praise  him  and  magnify  him  for  ever. 


15, 


1  O  ye  spirits  and  souls  of  the  righteous,  bless  ye 

the  Lord; 
Praise  him  and  magnify  him  for  ever. 

2  0  ye  holy  and  humble  men  of  heart,  bless  ve 

the  Lord;  J 

Praise  him  and  magnify  him  for  ever. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and  to  the  Son,  and  to 
the  Holy  Ghost. 

As  it  was  in  the  beginning,  is  now,  and  ever 
shall  be,  world  without  end.     Amen. 


25 1-  JUBILATE  DEO. 

•  Q    BE  joyful  in  the  Lord  !  all  ye  lands,  II  serve 

the  Lord  with  gladness:  and  come  before 
his  I  presence  with  a  song.  II 
L         Be  ye  sure  that  the  Lord  I  he  is  God;  II  it  is  he 
that  hath  made  us.  and  not  we  ourselves:  we  are 
his  people  and  the  I  sheep  of  his  pasture.  II 

0  go  your  way  into  his  gates  with  thanksgiving, 
and  into  his  |  courts  with  praise:  II  be  thankful 
unto  him  and  I  speak  good  of  his  name.  II 

•  For  the  Lord  is  gracious:  his  mercy  is  I  everlast- 
ing: II  and  his  truth  endureth  from  generation  to  I 
generation.  || 


408  A    MANUAL    OF    WORSHIP. 

252.  VENITE  EXULTEMUS. 

*•  (^H,  come,  let  us  sing  im-  I  to  the  Lord;  II  let 
"  us  heartily  rejoice  in  the  I  strength  of  our 
salvation.  II 

2-  Let  us  come  before  his  presence  I  with  thanks- 
giving; II  and  show  ourselves  I  glad  in  him  with 
psalms.  II 

3«  For  the  Lord  is  a  I  great  God;  II  and  a  great  I 
King  above  all  gods. 

4-  In  his  hand  are  all  the  corners  I  of  the  earth;  II 
and  the  strength  of  the  I  hills  is  his  also.  II 

5«  The  sea  is  his,  I  and  he  made  it;  II  and  his  hands 
pre-  I  pared  the  dry  land.  II 

6-  Oh,  come  let  us  worship  I  and  fall  down,  II  and 
kneel  be-  I  fore  the  Lord  our  Maker.  II 

7-  For  he  is  the  I  Lord  our  God;  II  and  we  are  the 
people  of  his  pasture,  and  the  I  sheep  of  his  hand.  II 

8-  Oh,  worship  the  Lord  in  the  I  beauty  of  holi- 
ness; II  let  the  whole  earth  I  stand  in  awe  of  him.  II 

9-  For  he  cometh,  for  he  cometh  to  I  judge  the 
earth;  II  and  with  righteousness  to  judge  the  world, 
and  the  I  people  with  his  truth.  II 


253.  CANTATE  DOMINO. 

•  (^H,  sing  unto  the  I  Lord  a  new  song;  II  for  I  he 
^     hath  done  marvelous  things.  II 

'•  With  his  own  right  hand,  and  with  his  I  holy 
arm,  II  hath  he  I  gotten  himself  the  victory.  II 

;-  The  Lord  declared  I  his  salvation;  fl  his  right- 
eousness hath  he  openly  showed  I  in  the  sight  of 
the  heathen.   II 


CHANTS    AND    A.NTHEMS.  409 

4-  He  hath  remembered  his  mercy  and  truth 
toward  the  I  house  of  Israel;  II  and  all  the  ends  of 
the  world  have  seen  the  sal-  I  vation  of  our  God.  I! 

5-  Show  yourselves  joyful  unto  the  Lord,  I  all  ye 
lands;  II  sing,  re-  I  joice,  and  give  thanks. 

6-  Praise  the  Lord  up-  I  on  the  harp;  II  sing  to  the 
harp  with  a  i  psalm  of  thanksgiving.  II 

7-  With  trumpets  I  also  and  shawms,  II  oh,  show 
yourselves  joyful  be-  I  fore  the  Lord,  the  King.  !! 

8-  Let  the  sea  make  a  noise,  and  all  that  I  therein 
is;  li  the  round  world,  and  1  they  that  dwell 
therein.  II 

9-  Let  the  floods  clap  their  hands,  and  let  the  hills 
be  joyful  together  be-  I  fore  the  Lord;  II  for  he  I 
cometh  to  judge  the  earth.  II 

10-         With  righteousness  shall  he  I  judge  the  world  II 
and  the  I  people  with  equity.  II 


254.  BErTEDIC,  ANTMA  MEA. 

1-  pRAISE  the  Lord  I  0  my  soul:  II  and  all  that  is 
*-       within  me  I  praise  his  holy  name.  II 

2-  Praise  the  Lord  I  0  my  soul:  II  and  for-  I  get  not 
all  his  benefits;  !! 

3-  Who  forgiveth  I  all  thy  sin:  II  and  healeth  I  all 
thine  infirmities:  II 

4-  "Who  saveth  thy  life  I  from  destruction:  !!  and 
crowneth  thee  with  !  mercy  and  loving  kindness. 

5-  0  praise  the  Lord,  ye  angels  of  his,  ye  that  ex-  I 
eel  in  strength:  II  ye  that  fulfill  his  commandment 
and  hearken  unto  the  i  voice  of  his  word.  II 

6-  0  praise  the  Lord,  all  I  ye  his  hosts:  II  ye  serv- 
ants of  I  his  that  do  his  pleasure.  I! 

7-  O  speak  good  of  the  Lord,  all  ye  works  of  his  in 
all  places  of  I  his  dominion:  !!  praise  thou  the  ' 
Lord,  0  mv  sold.  II 


410  A    MANUAL    OF    W  OKSHIP. 

255.         THE  LORD'S  PRAYER. 

f\  UR  Father,  who  art  in  heaven,  hallowed  be  thy 
^  name;  thy  kingdom  come;  thy  will  be  done 
on  earth  as  it  is  in  heaven. 

Give  us  this  day  our  daily  bread,  and  forgive  us 
our  trespasses,  as  we  forgive  them  that  trespass 
against  us. 

And  lead  us  not  into  temptation,  but  deliver 
us  from  evil;  for  thine  is  the  kingdom,  and  the 
power,  and  the  glory,  for  ever  and  ever.     Amen. 


256.  AUDIVI  VOCEM. 

HEARD  a  voice  from  heaven,  saying  unto  me: 
-*-  Write;  from  henceforth  blessed  are  the  dead 
who  die  in  the  Lord;  even  so  saith  the  Spirit;  for 
they  rest  from  their  labors. 

Blessed,  blessed, 

Blessed  are  the  dead  who  die  in  the  Lord! 


257.  ANTHEM. 

WILL  magnify  thee,  will  magnify  thee,  0  God, 
-■-  and  I  will  praise  thy  name  for  ever  and  ever. 
I  will  magnify  thee,  0  God,  my  King,  0  God,  my 
King,  and  I  will  praise  thy  name,  and  I  will  praise 
thy  name,  and  I  will  praise  thy  name  for  ever 
and  for  ever.  All  thy  works  praise  thee,  praise 
thee,  0  Lord,  and  thy  saints  give  thanks  unto 
thee,  give  thanks  to  thee,  give  thanks  unto  thee, 
thy  saints  give  thanks,  give  thanks  to  thee.  1 
will  magnify  thee,  will  magnify  thee,  0  God,  and 


CHANTS    AM>    ANTHEMS.  411 

I  will  praise  thy  name  for  ever  and  ever.  I  will 
magnify  thee,  0  God,  my  King,  0  God,  my  King, 
and  I  will  praise  thy  name,  and  1  will  praise 
thy  name,  and  1  will  praise  thy  name  for  ever  and 
for  ever. 


258.  ANTHEM. 

T3RAISF  ye  the  Father,  his  pow'r  is  everlasting; 
-^  Praise  ye  the  Father,  Give  thanks  for  all  his 
benefits;  Sing  forth  your  praises,  Let  every  heart 
be  joyful;  Praise  ye  the  Father,  Great  Ruler,  kind 
and  merciful!  Praise  be  to  him,  who  hath  shown 
his  mighty  pow'r:  Let  every  voice  sound  his  praise, 
with  exulting  strain?  of  gladness! 

Great  is  the  Lord.  Let  his  name  be  praised  for 
ever!  Come  ye  forth  with  your  hearts  attun'd  to 
sing.  Arise,  and  praise  ye  the  Father:  Glory  to  the 
Father,  who  alone  hath  the  pow'r  to  save!  Loudly 
let  the  chorus  swell!  Loudly  let  the  tuneful  an- 
them ring!  Love  and  joy  be  now  in  ev'ry  thankful 
heart:  Oh,  praise  ye  the  Lord! 


259.  P.  M. 

1  QHXG  ye  Jehovah's  praises, 

^     Praise  ye  his  name  forever; 
Earth  now  to  heaven   raises 
Her  voice  in  grateful  lays. 

2  Glorify  him,  glorify  him, 

Let  his  great  -a]  vat  ion  now  appear; 

Glorify  him.  glorify  him. 

Send  the  joyful  tidings  far  and  near. 


412  A    MANUAL    OF    WORSHIP. 

o  Sing  ye  Jehovah's  praises, 
Praise  ye  his  name  forever; 
Earth  now  to  heaven  raises 
Her  voice  in  grateful  lays. 

4  Far  away  from  him  his  people  all  have  strayed, 
Yet  his  loving  kindness  never  is  delayed. 
Sing  ye  Jehovah's  praises, 
Praise  ye  his  name  for  ever; 
Earth  now  to  heaven  raises 
Her  voice  in  grateful  lays. 
Hallelujah,  Amen.     Hallelujah,  Amen. 


260.  DOXOLOGIES.  L.  M. 

T)EAISE  God,  from  whom  all  blessings  flow; 
-"-      Praise  him,  all  creatures  here  below; 
Praise  him  above,  ye  heavenly  host. 
Praise  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost. 

Thomas  Ken  (1637-1711). 


L.  M. 


Pi  LORY  to  thee,  my  God,  this  night, 
^  For  all  the  blessings  of  the  light; 
Keep  me,  oh,  keep  me.  King  of  kings, 
Beneath  thine  own  almighty  wings. 


Thomas  Ken   (1637-1711). 


HYMNS  AND  SONGS  OF 
CHRISTMAS-TIDE. 


261. 


AS  with  gladness  men  of  old 
^-     Did  the  guiding  star  behold;* 
As  with  joy  they  hailed  its  light, 
Leading  onward,  beaming  bright: 
So,  most  gracious  Lord,  may  we 
Evermore  be  led  to  thee. 

As  with  joyful  steps  they  sped 
To  that  lowly  manger-bed; 
There  to  bend  the  knee  before 
1 1  i  111  whom  heaven  and  earth  adore, 
So  may  we  with  willing  feet 
Ever  seek  the  mercy  seat. 

As  they  offered  gifts  most  rare 
At  that  manger  rude  and  bare; 
So  may  we  with  holy  joy, 
Pure  and  free  from  sin's  alloy, 
All  our  costliest  treasures  bring, 
Christ,  to  thee,  our  heavenly  King. 

Holy  Jesus,   every   day 
Keep   us   in   the   narrow   way: 
And,  when  earthly  things  are  past. 
Bring  our  ransomed  souls  at  last 
Where  they  need  no  star  to  guide, 
Where  no  clouds  thy  glory  hide. 


414  A    MANUAL    OF    WORSHIP. 

5  In  the  heavenly  country  bright 
Need  they  no  created  light; 
Thou  its  light,  its  joy,  its  crown, 
Thou  its  sun  which  goes  not  down; 
There  for  ever  may  we  sing- 
Alleluias  to  our  King. 

William  C.  Dix  (1837 ). 


262.  11.10. 

13RIGHTEST  and  best  of  the  sons  of  the 
*-*     morning, 

Dawn  on  our  darkness,  and  lend  us  thine  aid; 
Star  of  the  east,  the  horizon  adorning, 

Guide  where  our  infant  Redeemer  is  laid. 


2  Cold  on  his  cradle  the  dew  drops  are  shining, 

Low  lies  his  head  with  the  beast  of  the  stall; 
Angels  adore  him  in  slumber  reclining, 
Maker,  and  Monarch,  and  Saviour  of  all. 

3  Say,  shall  we  yield  him,  in  costly  devotion, 

Odors  of  Edom  and  offerings  divine; 
Gems  of  the  mountain  and  pearls  of  the  ocean, 
Myrrh  from  the  forests  and  gold  from  the 
mine? 


Vainly  we  offer  each  ample  oblation, 
Vainly  with  gifts  would  his  favor  secure; 

Richer  by  far  is  the  heart's  adoration, 
Dearer  to  God  are  the  prayers  of  the  poor. 

Reqinnld  Heher  (1783-1826). 


CHRISTMAS.  415 

263.  c.  M.  D< 

1  /"1ALM  on  the  listening  ear  of  night, 
^     Come  heaven's  melodious  strains, 
Where  wild  Judea  stretches  far 

Her  silver-mantled  plains. 
Celestial  choirs,  from  courts  above, 

Shed  Bacred  glories  there, 
And  angels,  with  their  sparkling  lyres, 

Make  music  on  the  air. 

2  The  answering  hills  of  Palestine 

Send  back  the  glad  reply, 
And  greet  from  all  their  holy  heights 

The  dayspring  from  on  high: 
O'er  the  blue  depths  of  Galilee 

There  comes  a  holier  calm; 
And  Sharon  waves  in  solemn  praise 

Her  silent  groves  of  palm. 

3  ''Glory  to  God!"  the  lofty  strain 

The  realms  of  ether  fills; 
How  sweeps  the  song  of  solemn  joy 

O'er  Judah's  sacred  hills! 
"Glory  to  God!"  the  sounding  skies 

Loud  with  their  anthems  ring: 
"Peace  on  the  earth:  good  will  to  men, 

From  heaven's  eternal  King." 

Edmund  H.   Sears  ( 1810-1876). 


264.  8.7. 

ARK!  what  mean  those  holy  voices, 
Sweetly  sounding  through  the  skies? 
Lo!  the  angelic  host  rejoices: 
Loudest  hallelujahs  rise. 


H 


416  A    MANUAL    OF    WORSHIP. 

2  "Glory  in  the  highest,  glory!" 

Thus  they  chant  their  joyful  strain; 
"Glory  in  the  highest,  glory! 

Peace  on  earth,  good  will  to  men." 

3  Peace  on  earth,  good  will  from  heaven, 

Reaching  far  as  man  is  found; 
Souls  redeemed  and  sins  forgiven, 
Loud  our  golden  harps  shall  sound. 

4  Christ  is  born,  the  great  Anointed! 

Heaven  and  earth  his  glory  sing; 
Glad  receive  whom  God  appointed 
For  your  Prophet,  Priest,  and  King. 

5  Let  us  learn  the  wondrous  story 

Of  our  great  Redeemer's  birth; 
Spread  the  brightness  of  his  glory, 
Till  it  cover  all  the  earth. 

John  Cawood  (1775-1852). 


265.  P.  M. 

TN  the  fields,  with  their  flocks  abiding, 
-*-     They  lay  on  the  dewy  ground; 
And  glimm'ring  under  the  star-light, 

The  sheep  lay  white  around, 
When  the  light  of  the  Lord  stream'd  o'er  them, 

And   lo!   from   the   heaven   above, 
An  angel  leaned  from  the  glory 

And  sang  his  song  of  love: — 
He  sang,  that  first  sweet  Christmas, 

The  song  that  shall  never  cease, 
"Glory  to  God  in  the  highest, 

On  earth  good  will  and  peace." 


CHRISTMAS.  417 

"To  you  iu  the  city  of  David, 

A  Saviour  is  born  to-day!" 
And  sudden  a  host  of  the  heaVnly  ones 

Flash "d  forth  to  join  the  lay! 
0  never  hath  sweeter  message 

Thrill'd  home  to  the  souls  of  men, 
And  the  heav'ns  themselves  had  never  heard 

A  gladder  choir  till  then — 
For  they  sang  that  Christmas  carol, 

That  never  on  earth  shall  cease, 
'•'Glory  to  God,"  &c. 

And  the  shepherds  came  to  the  manger, 

And  gaz'd  on  the  Holy  Child; 
And  calmly  o'er  that  rude  cradle 

The  Virgin  Mother  smil'd; 
And  the  sky,  in  the  star-lit  silence, 

Seem'd  full  of  the  angel  lay: 
"To  you  in  the  city  of  David 

A  Saviour  is  horn  to-day"; 
0  they  sang — and  I  ween  that  never 

The  carol  on  earth  shall  cease, 
"Glory  to  God,"  &c. 

Frederic  W.   Farrar  (1831 ). 


266.  C.  M.  D. 

1   TT  came  upon  the  midnight  clear, 
*-     That  glorious  song  of  old, 
From  angels  bending  near  the  earth 

To  touch  their  harps  of  gold: 
"Peace  on  the  earth,  good  will  to  men 

From  heaven's  all-gracious  King": — 
The  world  in  solemn  stillness  lay 

To  hear  the  angels  sing. 


418  A    MANUAL    OF    WORSHIP. 

%  Still  through  the  cloven  skies  they  come 

With  peaceful  wings  unfurled; 
And  still  their  heavenly  music  floats 

O'er  all  the  weary  world: 
Above  its  sad  and  lowly  plains 

They  bend  on  hovering  wing, 
And  ever   o'er  its  Babel-sounds 

The  blessed  angels  sing. 

3  0  ye,  beneath  life's  crushing  load 

Whose  forms  are  bending  low, 
Who  toil  along  the  climbing  way 

With  painful  steps  and  slow; 
Look  now,  for  glad  and  golden  hours 

Come  swiftly  on  the  wing: 
Oh,  rest  beside  the  weary  road, 

And  hear  the  angels  sing. 

4  For  lo,  the  days  are  hastening  on, 

By  prophets  seen  of  old, 
When  with  the  ever-circling  years 

Shall  come  the  time  foretold, 
When  the  new  heaven  and  earth  shall  own 

The  Prince  of  Peace  their  King, 
And  the  whole  world  send  back  the  song 

Which  now  the  angels  sing. 

Edmund  H.  Sears  (1810-1876). 


267.  P.  M. 

1  A/TERRY  Christmas!  Merry  Christmas! 
■*■*-*-     Merry,  merry  Christmas  day! 
Glad  we  hail  thy  golden  light, 
Dawning  o'er  the  earth  so  bright; 


CHRISTMAS.  419 

Welcome  to  the  new-born  King, 

Joyfully  we  sing. 
Christ  has  come,  the  gift  of  God; 

Angels  are  the  tidings  bringing, 
While  through  all  the  heavns  abroad 

Praises  they  are  singing. 
Let  us  answer  back  to  them, 

With  our  happy  hearts  and  voices; 
For  the  child  of  Bethlehem 
Give  we  thanks  and  praise. 

Merry  Christmas!  Merry  Christmas! 

Merry,  merry  Christmas  day! 
Glad  we  hail  thy  golden  light, 
Dawning  o'er  the  earth  so  bright; 
Welcome  to  the  new-born  King, 
Joyfully   we   sing. 


2  Merry  Christmas!  Merry  Christmas! 

Merry,  merry  Christmas  day! 
Happy  greetings,  cheerful  mirth, 
Well  may  sound  through  all  the  earth, 
For  to-day  the  joy  of  heaven 

Unto  us   is  given. 
Christ  has  come  to  put  to  flight 

All  the  gloom  of  sin  and  sorrow, 
Come  to  lead  us  out  of  night 

To  a  fairer  morrow. 
Gladly  let  us  follow  him, 

Love  him,  trust  him,  serve  him  ever, 
Till  he,  from  earth's  twilight  dim, 

Leads  to  perfect  day. 
Merry  Christmas,  &c. 


420  A    MANUAL    OF    WORSHIP. 


268.  7.6. 

1  A  LITTLE  town  of  Bethlehem! 
^       How  still  we  see  thee  lie; 
Above  thy  deep  and  dreamless  sleep 

The  silent  stars  go  by; 
Yet  in  thy  dark  streets  shineth 

The  everlasting  Light; 
The  hopes  and  fears  of  all  the  years 

Are  met  in  thee  to-night. 

2  For  Christ  is  born  of  Mary, 

And  gathered  all  above, 
While  mortals  sleep,  the  angels  keep 

Their  watch  of  wondering  love. 
0  morning  stars,  together 

Proclaim  the  holy  birth! 
And  praises  sing  to  God  the  King, 

And  peace  to  men  on  earth. 

3  How  silently,  how  silently, 

The  wondrous  gift  is  given! 
So  God  imparts  to  human  hearts 

The  blessings  of  his  heaven. 
No  ear  may  hear  his  coming, 

But  in  this  world  of  sin, 
Where  meek  souls  will  receive  him  still 

The  dear  Christ  enters  in. 


0  Holy  Child  of  Bethlehem! 

Descend  to  us,  we  pray; 
Cast  out  our  sin,  and  enter  in, 

Be  born  in  us  to-day. 


CHRISTMAS.  421 


We  hear  the  Christinas  angels, 
The  great  glad  tidings  tell: 

0  come  to  us,  abide  with  us, 
Our  Lord  Emmanuel! 


Phillips  Brooks  (1835-1893). 


269. 

1 


P.  M. 


AXCE  in  royal  David's  city 

^       Stood  a  lowly  cattle  shed, 

Where  a  mother  laid  her  baby 

In  a  manger  for  his  bed; 

Mary  was  that  mother  mild, 

Jesus  Christ  her  little  child. 

He  came  down  to  earth  from  heaven, 
Who  is  God  and  Lord  of  all, 

And  his  shelter  was  a  stable, 
And  his  cradle  was  a  stall; 
With  the  poor  and  mean  and  lowly 
Lived  on  earth  our  Saviour  holy. 

And,  through  all  his  wondrous  childhood, 

He  would  honor  and  obey, 
Love,  and  watch  the  lowly' maiden 

In  whose  gentle  arms  he  lay; 

Christian  children  all  must  be 

Mild,  obedient,  good  as  he. 

For  he  is  our  childhood's  pattern, 

Day  by  day  like  us  he  grew: 
He  was  little,  weak,  and  helpless, 

Tears  and  smiles  like  us  he  knew; 

And  he  feeleth  for  our  sadne— . 

And  he  shareth  in  our  dadness. 


422  A    MANUAL    OF    WORSHIP. 

5  And  our  eyes  at  last  shall  see  him, 

Through  his  own  redeeming  love; 
For  that  child  so  dear  and  gentle 
Is  our  Lord  in  heaven  above; 
And  he  leads  his  children  on 
To  the  place  where  he  is  gone. 

6  Not  in  that  poor,  lowly  stable, 

With  the  oxen  standing  by, 
We  shall  see  him;  but  in  heaven, 
Set  at  God's  right  hand  on  high; 
When  like  stars  his  children  crowned 
All  in  white  shall  wait  around. 

Mrs.  Cecil  Frances  Alexander  (1830-1895). 


270. 


1  "DING  out  the  merry,  merry  bells, 
J-^     The  merry  Christmas  bells, 
Their  music  bears  the  angel  song, 

And  joyful  news  it  tells; 
"Fear  not:  the  Saviour  of  the  world 

In  Bethlehem  is  born!" 
Then  let  our  hearts  sing  out  their  joy, 
And  fill  with  praise  the  morn. 
Ring  out  the  merry,  merry  bells, 

The  merry  Christmas  bells; 
Good  news  of  God's  great  love  to  men, 
Their  joyful  music  tells. 

2  Ring  out  the  merry,  merry  bells 

In  pealing  tones  of  praise; 

We'll  echo  back  the  angel  song 

As  hymns  of  joy  we  raise: 


(  BRISTMAS.  423 

"All  glory  be  to  God  most  high/'  p 

Who  reigns  in  light  above; 
"Peace  on  the  earth,  good  will  to  men." 

Shall  mark  his  reign  of  love. 

Ring  out  the  merry,  merry  bells,  &c. 

King  out  the  merry,  merry  bells: 

For  in  the  Saviour's  birth 
Our  Father  in  his  mercy  gave 

His  choicest  gift  to  earth. 
And  we  will  give  our  gifts  of  love 

To  those  around  us  here. 
Till    Christ's    "good    will"    shall    rule    the 
world, 

And  life  is  full  of  cheer. 

Ring  out  the  merry,  merry  bells,  &c. 


271.  9.11. 

1  "DIXG,  sweet  bells,  your  story  once  again, 
*-*     How  the  angel  voices  sang  to  men. 

On  that  gladsome  Christmas,  when,  ere  break 

of  day, 
Jesus,  our  Redeemer,  in  a  manger  lay. 

Glory  to  God  in  the  highest! 

Glory  to  God  in  the  highest! 

2  God,  the  Father  mighty,  sent  his  Son, 
That  for  all  a  ransom  might  be  won; 

As  our  Elder  Brother  and  our  Saviour  King. 
We  should  love  and  serve  him  and  his  praises 
sing. 

Glory  to  God.  &c. 


424  A    MANUAL    OF    WORSHIP. 

3  To  his  home  eternal  he  has  risen, 
And  the  angel  hosts  returned  to  heaven; 
Let  us  strive  to  follow  to  that  land  above, 
Where  shall  be  no  sorrow,  only  joy  and  love. 
Glory  to  God,  &c. 

J.  R.  Higinbotham. 


272.  P.  M. 

OHOUT  the  glad  tidings,  exultingly  sing; 
^     Jerusalem  triumphs,  Messiah  is  King! 


Zion,  the  marvelous  story  be  telling, 

The  Son  of  the  Highest,  how  lowly  his  birth ! 

The  brightest  archangel  in  glory  excelling, 
He  stoops  to  redeem  thee,  he  reigns  upon 
earth! 


Shout  the  glad  tidings,  exultingly  sing; 
Jerusalem  triumphs,  Messiah  is  King! 


2  Tell  how  he  cometh;  from  nation  to  nation, 
The  heart-cheering  news  let  the  earth  echo 
round; 
How  free  to  the  faithful  he  offers  salvation, 
How   his    people    with    joy    everlasting   are 
crown'd. 


Shont  the  glad  tidings,  exultingly  sing; 
Jerusalem  triumphs,  Messiah  is  King! 


CHRISTMAS.  425 

Mortals,  your  homage  be  gratefully  bringing, 
And  sweet  let  the  gladsome  hosanna  arise; 

Ye  angels,  the  full  hallelujah  be  singing; 
One  chorus  resound  through  the  earth  and 
the  skies. 

Shout  the  glad  tidings,  exultingly  sing; 
Jerusalem  triumphs,  Messiah  is  King! 
Messiah  is  King!  Messiah  is  King! 

William   A.   Muhlenberg  (1796-1877). 


273.  7.6. 

1  rPHE  joyful  morn  is  breaking, 

-*-      The  brightest  morn  of  earth, 
Through  ail  creation  waking 

The  joy  of  Jesus'  birth. 
His  star  above  is  glistening, 

Where  Jesus  cradled  lies, 
And  all  the  earth  is  listening 

The  carol  of  the  skies. 

2  High  strains  of  praise  are  swelling 

From  angel  hosts  on  high, 
And  one  soft  voice  is  telling 

Glad  tidings  from  the  sky; 
Tidings  of  free  salvation, 

Of  peace  on  earth  below; 
Through  every  land  and  nation 

The  blessed  Word  shall  go! 

3  His  children's  songs  shall  name  him 

In  many  a  tongue  to-day: 
His  Church  shall  yet  proclaim  him 
To  people  far  away: 


426  A    MANUAL    OF    WORSHIP. 

Till  idols  fall  before  him, 

Till  strife  and  wrong  shall  cease, 

Till  all  the  earth  adore  him, 
The  eternal  Prince  of  Peace! 


274.  C.  M.  D. 

1  TI7HILE  shepherds  watched  their  flocks  by 

**       All  seated  on  the  ground,  [night, 

The  angel  of  the  Lord  came  down, 

And  glory  shone  aroivnd. 
"Fear  not,"  said  he — for  mighty  dread 

Had  seized  their  troubled  mind; 
"Glad  tidings  of  great  joy  I  bring 

To  yon,  and  all  mankind. 

2  "To  yon,  in  David's  town,  this  day 

Is  born  of  David's  line 
A  Saviour,  who  is  Christ  the  Lord; 

And  this  shall  be  the  sign: — 
The  heavenly  babe  yon  there  shall  find, 

To  human  view  displayed, 
All  meanly  wrapt  in  swathing  bands, 

And  in  a  manger  laid." 

3  Thus  spake  the  seraph;  and  forthwith 

Appeared  a  shining  throng 
Of  angels  praising  God,  and  thus 

Addressed  their  joyful  song: — 
"All  glory  be  to  God  on  high, 

And  to  the  earth  be  peace; 
Good  will  henceforth,  from  heaven  to  men, 

Begin  and  never  cease." 

N nh  urn  Tale  (1652-1715). 


CHRISTMAS.  427 

275.  P.  M. 

1  WHO  is  he  in  yonder  stall 

*  '       At  whose  feet  the  shepherds  fall? 
'Tis  the  Lord,  oh,  wondrous  story, 
'Tis  the  Lord,  the  King  of  glory; 
At  his  feet  we  humbly  fall, 
Crown  him,  crown  him,  Lord  of  all. 

2  Who  is  he  in  yonder  cot? 
Bending  to  his  toilsome  lot? 

'Tis  the  Lord,  ftc. 

3  Who  is  he  in  deep  distress 
Fasting  in  the  wilderness? 

'Tis  the  Lord,  &c. 

4  Who  is  he  who  stands  and  weeps 
At  the  grave  where  Lazarus  sleeps? 

'Tis  the  Lord,  &c. 

5  Lo,  at  midnight,  who  is  he 
Praying  in  Gethsemane? 

'Tis  the  Lord,  &c. 

6  Who  is  he  in  mortal  throes 
Asking  blessings  on  his  foes? 

'Tis  the  Lord,  &c. 

T  Who  is  he  that  from  the  grave 
Comes  to  heal,  and  help,  and  save? 
'Tis  the  Lord,  &c. 

8  Who  is  he  that  on  yon  throne 
Rules  the  world  of  light  alone? 
'Tis  the  Lord,  &c. 

Anon. 


HYMNS  AND  SONGS  OF  HOME 
AND  COUNTRY. 


276. 

AMEKICA,  so  proud  and  free, 
■^*-     My  song,  my  heart  I  give  to  thee! 
Full  high  thy  brave,  strong  wing  has  won, 
Thine  eagle  eye  is  on  the  sun; 
Still  upward  be  thy  heavenward  flight, 
Still  upward  mount,  till  lost  in  light. 

America,  so  proud  and  free, 

My  song,  my  heart  I  give  to  thee; 

Long  live,  long  live  America! 

Long  live,  long  live  America! 

Truth's  battle  fought,  truth's  vic'try  won, 
The  manacles  from  man  undone, 
Thou  seemest  now  some  matron  fair, 
Thy  vow  fulfilled,  and  heard  thy  prayer; 
Thy  children  playing  round  thy  knee, 
Thy  song,  sweet  peace  and  liberty. 

America,  so  proud  and  free,  &c. 

For  gladness  floats  on  every  breeze, 
From  city  streets,  from  forest  trees: 
And  when  rings  out  toil's  bell  at  noon, 
Thy  heart  with  joy  is  all  in  tune; 
It  thrills  thine  every  vital  chord, 
For  labor  here  has  sure  reward. 

America,  so  proud  and  free,  &c. 


HOME   AND   COUNTRY.  429 

From  land  on  land,  whate'er  their  birth, 
.Men  flock  to  thee  o'er  all  the  earth; 
With  every  breeze,  on  every  wave, 
They  winds  confront,  they  tempests  brave; 
No  perils  do  their  hearts  appall, 
For  thou  art  mother  to  them  all. 

America,  so  proud  and  free,  &c. 

America,  so  proud  and  free, 
I  give  my  song,  my  heart  to  thee! 
Still  let  thy  heav  n-born  symbol  fly 
In  every  clime,  meath  every  sky: 
Still  rise  a  yeoman  race,  to  stand 
For  God  and  home,  and  native  land! 

America,  so  proud  and  free,  &c. 

Jeremiah  E.  Rankin  (1828 ). 


277. 

1  A  NGEL  of  Peace,  thou  hast  wandered  too  long, 
■£*-    Spread   thy  white  wings  to   the  sunshine 

of  love; 
Come,  while  our  voices  are  blended  in  song, 

Fly  to  our  ark  like  the  storm-beaten  dove; 
Fly  to  our  ark  on  the  wings  of  the  dove; 

Speed  o'er  the  far-sounding  billows  of  song, 
Crowned  with  thine  olive-leaf  garland  of  love; 

Angel  of  Peace,  thou  hast  waited  too  long. 

2  Brothers  we  meet,  on  this  altar  of  thine 

Mingling  the  gifts  we  have  gathered  for  thee; 
Sweet  with  the  odors  of  myrtle  and  pine, 
P>reeze  of  the  prairie  and  breath  of  the  sea; 


430  A    MANUAL    OF    WORSHIP. 

Meadow  and  mountain,  and  forest  and  sea, 
Sweet  is  the  fragrance  of  myrtle  and  pine; 

Sweeter  the  incense  we  offer  to  thee, 

Brothers  once  more  round  this  altar  of  thine. 

3  Angels  of  Bethlehem  answer  the  strain; 

Hark!  a  new  birth-song  is  filling  the  sky! 
Loud  as  the  storm-wind  that  tumbles  the  main, 

Bid  the  full  breath  of  the  organ  reply; 
Let  the  loud  tempest  of  voices  reply — 

Koll  its  long  surge   like   the   earth-shaking 
main! 
Swell  the  vast  song  till  it  mounts  to  the  sky! 
Angels  of  Bethlehem  echo  the  strain. 

Oliver  Wendell  Holmes  (1807-1894). 


278.  6.6.6.0.8.8. 

1  T3EF0KE  the  Lord  we  bow, 
■*-*     The  God  who  reigns  above, 
And  rules  the  world  below, 

Boundless  in  power  and  love. 
Our  thanks  we  bring 

In  joy  and  praise, 

Our  hearts  we  raise 
To  heaven's  high  King. 

2  The  nation  thou  hast  blest 

May  well  thy  love  declare. 
From  foes  and  fears  at  rest, 
Protected  by  thy  care. 
For  this  fair  land, 
For  this  bright  day, 
Our  thanks  we  pay, 
Gifts  of  thy  hand. 


HOME    AND    COUNTRY.  43] 

3  May  every  mountain  height, 
Each  vale  and  forest  green, 
Shine  in  thy  word's  pure  light, 
And  its  rich  fruits  be  seen. 
May  every  tongue 
Be  tuned  to  praise, 
And  join  to   raise 
A  grateful  song. 

Francis  Scott  Key  (1779-1843). 


279. 

1  PROM  the  hillside,  from  the  hollow, 
-1-       Do  yon  hear  like  rushing  billow, 
Wave  on  wave,  that  surging  follow, 

Till  they  shake  the  ground? 
Hail  this  day  of  happy  omen; 
'Tis  the  tramp  of  gathering  freemen, 
Labor's  host  of  sturdy  yeomen, 

Swell  th'  exulting  sound. 
Loose  the  folds  asunder, 
Flag  we  rally  under; 
The  placid  sky.  now  bright  on  high, 
We'll  rend  with  shouts  like  thunder. 

Onward  press,  our  country  needs  us: 

Onward  press,  'tis  glory  leads  us; 

Hark!  the  watchword  high  that  speeds  us, 
Freedom.  God,  and  Right. 

2  Lo!  the  tyrant's  days  are  numbered, 
Liberty  no  longer  slumbers, 
Error  dark   no   longer  cumbers, 
Risen  is  the  sun. 


432  A    MANUAL    OF    WORSHIP. 

North  and  South,  fell  hate  defying, 
East  and  West,  with  love  undying, 
All  in  friendship  true  are  vieing, 

Firmly  bound  in  one. 
Louder  swells  the  chorus, 
Till  the  welkin  o'er  us 
Reflects  again  the  joyous  strain, 
And  discord  flies  before  us. 

Onward  press,  our  country  needs  us; 

Onward  press,  'tis  glory  leads  us; 

Hark!  the  watchword  high  that  speeds  us, 
Freedom,  God,  and  Eight. 


280.  6.6.4. 

1  Pi  OD  bless  our  native  land! 
^     Firm  may  she  ever  stand, 

Through  storm  and  night; 
When  the  wild  tempests  rave, 
Euler  of  wind  and  wave, 
Do  thou  our  country  save 

By  thy  great  might. 

2  For  her  our  prayers  shall  be, 
Our  fathers'  God,  to  thee, 

On  thee  we  wait! 
Be  her  walls  Holiness; 
Her  rulers,  Eighteousness; 
Her  officers  be  Peace; 

God  save  the  State! 

3  Lord  of  all  truth  and  right, 
In  whom  alone  is  might. 

On  thee  we  call! 


HOME    AND    COUNTRY.  433 

Give  us  prosperity; 
Give  us  true  liberty; 
May  all  tlv   oppressed  go  free; 
God  save  us  all! 

Charles  T.  Brooks  (1813-1883). 


281. 

GOD  ever  glorious!  Sovereign  of  nations, 
Waving  the  banner  of  Peace  o'er  our  land; 
Thine  is  the  victory,  thine  the  salvation, 
Strong  to  deliver,  own  we  thy  hand. 

Still  may  thy  blessing  rest,  Father  most  holy, 
( Iver  each  mountain,  rock,  river,  and  shore. 

Sing  hallelujah!  shout  in  hosannas! 
God  keep  our  country  free  evermore! 


282.  P.  M. 

1  Ci  OD  of  our  fathers,  bless  this  our  land; 
^     Ocean  to  ocean  owneth  thy  hand. 
Home  of  all  nations  from  far  and  near, 
(rive,  to  unite  us,  thy  faith  and  fear. 
God  of  our  fathers,  failing  us  never, 
God  of  our  fathers,  be  ours  forever. 

2  God  our  protector,  thy  love  o'erflows. 
Making  our  wilderness  bloom  as  the  rose. 
Thou  with  true  liberty  makest  us  free. 
Knowing  no  master,  no  king,  but  thee; 
God  our  protector,  failing  us  never. 
God  our  protector,  reign  thou  forever. 

John  H.  Hopkins  (1792-1868). 


434  A    MANUAL    OF    WORSHIP. 

283.  L.  M. 

1  C\  RE  AT  God  of  nations!  now  to  thee 
^  Our  hymn  of  gratitude  we  raise; 
With  humble  heart  and  bending  knee, 

We  offer  thee  our  song  of  praise. 

2  Thy  name  we  bless,  almighty  God! 

For  all  the  kindness  thou  hast  shown 
To  this  fair  land  the  pilgrims  trod — 
This  land  we  fondly  call  our  own. 

3  Here  Freedom  spreads  her  banner  wide, 

And  casts  her  soft  and  hallowed  ray; 
Here  thou  our  fathers'  steps  did  guide 
In  safety  through  their  dangerous  way. 

4  We  praise  thee  that  the  Gospel's  light 

Through  all  our  land  its  radiance  sheds, 
Dispels  the  shades  of  error's  night, 

And  heavenly  blessings  round  us  spreads. 

5  Great  God!  preserve  us  in  thy  fear; 

In  dangers  still  our  guardian  lie; 
0  spread  thy  truth's  bright  precepts  here, 
Let  all  the  people  worship  thee. 

Alfred  Alexander  Woodhull  (1810-1836). 


284. 


TTAIL!  Columbia,  happy  land! 
-*--*-     Hail!  ye  heroes,  heav'n-born  band, 
Who  fought  and  bled  in  freedom's  cause, 
Who  fought  and  bled  in  freedom's  cause, 


Home   \\i>  country  .  i:;:) 

And  when  the  storm  of  war  was  gone, 

Enjoyed  the  peace  your  valor  won; 

Let  Independence  be  your  boast, 

Ever  mindful  what  it  cost, 

Ever  grateful  for  the  prize, 

Let  its  altar  reach  the  skies. 
Firm,  united,  let  us  be, 
Rallying  "round  our  liberty; 
As  a  band  of  brothers  joined, 
Peace  and  safety  we  shall  find. 

Immortal  patriots,  rise  once  more! 
Defend  your  rights,  defend  your  shore; 
Let  no  rude  foe  with  impious  hand. 
Let  no  rude  foe  with  impious  hand, 
Invade  the  shrine  where  sacred  lies 
Of  toil  and  blood  the  well-earned  prize; 
While  offering  peace,  sincere  and  just, 
In  heav  n  we  place  a  manly  trust 
That  truth  and  justice  may  prevail, 
And  every  scheme  of  bondage  fail. 
Firm,  united,  let  us  be,  &c. 


Sound,  sound   the  trump  of  fame! 
Let  Washington's  great  name 
Ring  through  the  world  with  loud  applause! 
Ring  through  the  world  with  loud  applause! 
Let  every  clime  to  freedom  dear 
Listen   with  a  joyful  ear; 
With  equal  skill,  with  steady  power, 
He  governs  in  the  fearful  hour 
Of  horrid  war,  or  guides  with  ease 
The  happier  time  of  honest  peace. 
Firm,  united,  let  us  be,  &c. 


436  A    MANUAL    OF    WORSHIP. 

4:  Behold  the  chief  who  now  commands 
Once  more  to  serve  his  country  stands- 
The  rock  on  which  the  storm  will  beat! 
The  rock  on  which  the  storm  will  beat! 
But  armed  in  virtue,  firm  and  true, 
His  hopes  are  fixed  on  heav'n  and  you. 
When  hope  was  sinking  in  dismay, 
When  gloom  obscured  Columbia's  day, 
His  steady  mind,  from  changes  free, 
Eesolved  on  death  or  liberty. 
Firm,  united,  let  us  be,  &c. 

Joseph  Hopkinson  (1770-1842). 


285. 

1  XT  AIL  to  the  merry,  merry  springtime! 
■*-■*•      That  gladdens  every  heart 

With  rays  of  glowing  sunshine 
That  bid  our  cares  depart. 

2  Hail  to  the  merry,  merry  springtime! 

That  brings  to  life  each  tree, 
Whose  heart  has  scorned  the  wintry  blast, 
Again  to  blossom  free. 

Hail  to  the  merry,  merry  springtime! 

That  gladdens  every  heart 

With  rays  of  glowing  sunshine 

That  bid  our  cares  depart. 

3  Hail  to  the  merry,  merry  springtime! 

That  tunes  each  warbler's  voice 
To  pipe  again  the  well-known  lay 
That  makes  us   all   rejoico. 


HOME    AND    COUNTRY.  437 

4  Hail   to   the   merry,   merry   springtime! 

Sweet   season  of  the  year, 
That  drives  away  the  winter's  frosts 
And  bids  the  flowers  appear. 

Hail  to  the  merry,  merry  springtime,  &c. 

5  Come,  tune  your  voice  and  sing  aloud 

A  welcome  to  the  spring; 

Till  every  hill  and  dale  resounds 
The  chorus  that  we  sing. 

6  Hail  to  the  merry,  merry  springtime! 

Let  old  and  young  sing  out 
A  welcome  to  the  springtime, 
And  join  our  merry  sport. 

Hail  to  the  merry,  merry  springtime,  &c. 

Thomas  Farrar,  Jr. 


286.  7.6. 

1  JERUSALEM,  the  golden! 

**      With  milk  and  honey  blest, 
Beneath   thy   contemplation 

Sink  heart  and  voice  oppressed. 
I  know  not,  oh,  I  know  not 

What  joys  await  us  there, 
What  radiancy  of  glory, 

What  light  beyond  compare. 

2  They  stand,  those  halls  of  Zion, 

All  jubilant   with  song, 
And  bright  with  many  an  angel, 

And  all  the  martyr  throng; 
The  Prince  is  ever  in  them, 

The  daylight  is  serene. 
The  pastures  of  the  blessed 

Are  decked  in  glorious  sheen. 


438  A    MANUAL    OF    WORSHIP. 

3  There  is  the  throne  of  David; 

And  there,  from  care  released, 
The  shout  of  them  that  triumph, 

The  song  of  them  that  feast; 
And  they,  who  with  their  Leader 

Have  conquered  in  the  fight, 
For  ever  and  for  ever 

Are  clad  in  robes  of  white. 

4  0  sweet  and  blessed  country, 

The  home  of  God's  elect! 
O  sweet  and  blessed  country, 

That  eager  hearts  expect! 
Jesus,  in  mercy  bring  us 

To  that  dear  land  of  rest, 
Who  art,  with  God  the  Father, 

And  Spirit,  ever  blest. 

Bernard  of  Cluny,  12th  century;  tr.  J.  M.  Neale  (1818-1866). 


287. 

1  T  ET  the  hills  and  vales  resound,  ev'ry  heart 
*~*     with  rapture  bound; 

Our  flag  doth  fly  'neath  freedom's  sky.  Wake 

now  our  song! 
Oh  bless  our  native  land.     Ever  free  Columbia 

stand! 
And  this  our  motto  be  while  we  march  along. 

2  Sires  of  old,  your  fame  is  writ  in  gold; 

Your  heritage  we  treasure  and  your  mandates 
heed; 
While  time  shall  last,  no  stain  shall  e'er  be  cast, 
To  dim  the  light  that  shines  above  each  Pa- 
triot deed. 


HOME   AND    COUNTRY,  439 

3  Let  the  hills  and  vales  resound,  ev'ry  heart  with 

rapture  bound! 
Our  flag  doth  fly  'neath  freedom's  sky.    Wake 
now  our  song! 
Oh  bless  our  native  land.     Ever  free  Columbia 
stand! 
And  this  our  motto  be  while  we  march  along. 

4  Dear  native  land,  'neath  thy  stars  we  stand, 

Ev'ry  heart  forever  thy  shield  will  be; 
As  in  days  of  old,  when  first  unrolled, 
Flag  of  our  nation,  we  march  'neath  thee. 

5  Xo  land  so  sweet  to  thy  wanderer's  feet; 

Peace    forever    dwell     on    thy    rock-bound 
strand ; 
And  thy  sons  be  true,  fair  flag,  to  you, 
God's  blessing  fall  on  our  own  dear  land. 

6  Let  the  hills  and  vales  resound,  ev'ry  heart  with 

rapture  bound! 
Our  flag  doth  fly  'neath  freedom's  sky.    Wake 
now  our  song! 
Oh  bless  our  native  land.     Ever  free  Columbia 
stand! 
And  this  our  motto  be  while  we  march  along. 
The  hills  and  vales  resound,  resound  with  song. 
resound  with  song. 

George  Cooper. 


288.  C.  M. 

1   T  ORD,  while  for  all  mankind  we  pray, 
J-J     Of  every  clime  and  coast, 
0  hear  us  for  our  native  land. 
The  land  we  love  the  most. 


440  A    MANUAL    OF    WORSHIP. 

2  0  guard  our  shores  from  every  foe, 
With  peace  our  borders  bless, 
With  prosperous  times  our  cities  erowm 
Our  fields  with  plenteousuess. 


3  Unite  us  in  the  sacred  love 

Of  knowledge,  truth,  and  thee; 
And  let  our  hills  and  valleys  shout 
The  songs  of  liberty. 


4  Here  may  religion,  pure  and  mild, 
Smile  on  our  Sabbath  hours; 
And  piety  and  virtue  bless 
The  home  of  us  and  ours. 


5  Lord  of  the  nations,  thus  to  thee 
Our  country  we  commend, 
Be  thou  her  refuge  and  her  trust. 
Her  everlasting  friend. 

Johr,   R.   Wreford  (d.   1881). 


289. 


1   A/TID   pleasures  and  palaces  though  we  may 
■^*-     roam, 

Be  it  ever  so  humble,  there's  no  place  like  home; 
A  charm  from  the  skies  seems  to  hallow  us  here, 
Which,  seek  through  the  world,  is  ne'er  met 
with  elsewhere. 

Home!  home!  sweet,  sweet  home! 
Be  it  ever  so  humble,  there's  no  place  like  home. 


HOME    AND    COUNTRY.  441 

Aii  exile  from  home,  splendor  dazzles  in  vain; 
<»  give  me  my  lowly,  thatched  cottage  again! 
The  birds  singing  gayly,  that  came  at  my  call — 
Give  me  them!  and  the  peace  ot"  mind  dearer 
than  all. 

Home!  home!  sweet,  sweet  home! 
Be  it  ever  so  humble,  there's  no  place  like  home. 

To  thee  Til  return,  overburdened  with  care, 
The  heart's  dearest  solace  will  smile  on  me  there; 
Xo  more  from  that  cottage  again  will  I  roam. 
Be  it  ever  so  humble,  there's  no  place  like  home. 

Home!  home!  sweet,  sweet  home! 
Be  it  ever  so  humble,  there's  no  place  like  home. 

John  Howard  Payne  (1792-1852). 


290. 

of  the  coming 


1   ATIXE  eves  have  seen  the  glorv 
■™-     of  the  Lord: 


He   is   trampling   out    the    vintage   where    the 

grapes  of  wrath  are  stored: 
He  hath  loosed  the  fateful  lightnings  of  his 

terrible  swift   sword: 


His  truth  is  marching  on. 


CHORUS. 

Glory,  glory,  hallelujah! 
Glory,  glory,  hallelujah! 
Glory,  glory,  hallelujah! 
His  truth  is  marching  on. 


442  A    MANUAL    OF    WORSHIP. 

2  I  have  seen  him  in  the  watchfires  of  a  hundred 
circling  camps; 
They  have  builded  him  an  altar  in  the  evening 

dews  and  damps; 
I  have  read  his  righteous  sentence  by  the  dim 
and  flaring  lamps; 

His  day  is  marching  on. 


3  I  have  read  a  fiery  gospel,  writ  in  burnished 
rows  of  steel, 
"As  ye  deal  with  my  contemners,  so  with  you 

my  grace  shall  deal; 
Let  the  Hero,  born  of  woman,  crush  the  serpent 
with  his  heel, 

Since  God  is  marching  on." 


4  He  has  sounded  forth  the  trumpet  that  shall 
never  call  retreat; 
He  is  sifting  out  the  hearts  of  men  before  his 

judgment  seat: 
0,  be  swift,  my  soul,  to  answer  him!  be  jubilant, 
my  feet: 

Our  God  is  marching  on. 


5  In  the  beauty  of  the  lilies  Christ  was  born  across 
the  sen. 
With  a  glory  in  his  bosom  that  transfigures  you 

and  me; 
As  he  died  to  make  men  holy,  let  us  die  to 
make  men  free. 

AYhile  God  is  marching  on. 

Mrs.  Julia  Ward  Howe  (1819 ).     Hymn  written  in  1862. 


291. 


SOME    AND    COUNTRY.  443 

6.4. 


1   MY   country!   tis  of  thee, 
1*J-     Sweet  land  of  liberty, 

Of  thee  I  sing: 
Land  where  my  fathers  died, 
Land  of  the  pilgrim's  pride, 
From  every  mountain  side 

Let  freedom  rine! 


2  My  native  country!  thee, 
Land  of  the  noble,  free, 

Thy  name  I  love. 
I  love  thy  rocks  and  rills, 
Thy  woods  and  templed  hills; 
My  heart  with  rapture  thrills 

Like  that  above. 

3  Let  music  swell  the  breeze, 
And  ring  from  all  the  trees 

Sweet   freedom's   song: 
Let  mortal  tongues  awake, 
Let  all  that  breathe  partake, 
Let  rocks  their  silence  break, 

The  sound  prolong. 

4  Onr  fathers'  God!  to  thee, 
Author  of  liberty, 

To  thee  we  sing: 
Long  may  our  land  be  bright 
With  freedom's  holy  light; 
Protect  us  by  thy  'might, 

Great  God,  onr  King. 

Samuel  F.  Smith  (1808-1895). 


444  A    MANUAL    OF    WORSHIP. 

292. 

1  A  BEAUTIFUL,  beautiful  realm  of  the  west! 
^       Encircled  by  oceans,  while  lakes  gem  thy 

breast; 
Thy  prairies  are  waving  with  harvests  of  gold, 
Thy  sons  strike  for  Freedom,  undaunted  and 
bold. 

CHORUS. 

0  beautiful,  beautiful  realm  of  the  west! 
Of  empires  the  queen,  of  nations  the  best! 
The  eagle  that  soars  from  his  nest  to  the  sun, 
Thine  emblem  of  daring,  marks  the  deeds  thou 
hast  done. 

2  The  hand  of  the  tyrant  afflicts  us  no  more; 
The  heart  of  the  freeman  can  swell  and  can  soar; 
For  many  a  martyr  has  crimsoned  earth's  sod 
For  Freedom  in  state,  and  to  worship  his  God. 

3  The  shackles  a  tyrant  once  forged  o'er  the  main, 
Her  flag  to  the  breeze,  she  has  burst  them  in 

twain; 
Three  millions  of  bondmen  she  freed  at  a  fling, 
And  taught  them  the  chorus  of  Freedom  to  sing. 

4  The  nations  have  heard  it,  the  hymn  of  the  free, 
The  nations  distressed  from  afar  o'er  the  sea; 
They  flock  to  her  standard,  fair  realm  of  the 

west, 
Of  empires  the  queen,  and  of  nations  the  best. 

5  O  beautiful,  beautiful  realm  of  the  west. 
The  empire  of  Freedom,  her  eyrie  and  rest; 


IK). MK    AND    COUNTRY.  445 

With  mountains  cloud-clapped,  and  with  rivers 

that  leap. 
With  banners  mow-flashing  adown  the  rough 

steep. 

Jeremiah   E.  Rankin  (1828 ). 


293. 


A  BEAUTIFUL,  my  country, 

^  Be  thine  a  nobler  care 
Than  all  thy  wealth  of  commerce, 

Thy  harvests  waving  fair: 
Be  it  thy  pride  to  lift  up 

The  manhood  of  the  poor; 
Be  thou  to  the  oppressed 

Fair  Freedom's  open  door. 

For  thee  our  fathers  suffered, 

For  thee  they  toiled  and  prayed; 
Upon  thy  holy  altar 

Their  willing  lives  they  laid. 
Thou  hast  no  common  birthright. 

Grand  memories  on  thee  shine; 
The  blood  of  pilgrim  nations 

Commingled  flows  in  thine. 

0  beautiful,  our  Country! 

Bound  thee  in  love  we  draw: 
Thine  is  the  grace  of  Freedom, 

The  majesty  of  Law. 
Be  Eighteousness  thy  sceptre, 

Justice  thy  diadem: 
And  on  thy  shining  forehead 

Be  peace  the  crowning  gem. 

Frederick  L.  Hosmer. 


446  A    MANUAL    OF    WORSHIP. 

294. 

1   A  COLUMBIA!  the  gem  of  the  ocean, 
^       The  home  of  the  brave  and  the  free, 
The  shrine  of  each  patriot's  devotion, 

A  world  offers  homage  to  thee. 
Thy  mandates  make  heroes  assemble, 

When  Liberty's  form  stands  in  view; 
Thy  banners  make  tyranny  tremble, 

When  borne  by  the  red,  white,  and  blue. 

CHORUS. 

When  borne  by  the  red,  white,  and  blue, 
When  borne  by  the  red,  white,  and  blue; 
Thy  banners  make  tyranny  tremble, 
When  borne  by  the  red,  white,  and  blue. 


2  When  war  winged  its  wide  desolation, 

And  threatened  the  land  to  deform, 
The  arm  then  of  freedom's  salvation, 

Columbia  rode  safe  through  the  storm; 
With  her  garlands  of  vict'ry  around  her, 

When  so  proudly  she  bore  her  brave  crew, 
With  her  flag  floating  proudly  before  her, 

The  boast  of  the  red,  white,  and  blue. 

CHORUS. 

The  boast  of  the  red,  white,  and  blue, 
The  boast  of  the  red,  white,  and  blue; 
With  her  flag  floating  proudly  before  her, 
The  boast  of  the  red,  white,  and  blue. 


HoME  and  cotJNffcY.  447 

The  Onion,  the  Union  forever, 

Our  glorious  nation's  sweet  hymn; 
May  the  wreaths  she  has  won  never  wither, 

Nor  the  star  of  her  glory  grow  dim! 
May  the  service  united  ne'er  sever, 

But  they  to  their  colors  prove  true; 
The  Army  and  Xavy  forever! 

Three  cheers  for  the  red,  white,  and  blue. 

CHORUS. 

Three  cheers  for  the  red,  white,  and  blue, 
Three  cheers  for  the  red,  white,  and  blue; 
The  Army  and  Xavy  forever! 
Three  cheers  for  the  red,  white,  and  blue. 

David  T.  Shaw  and  Thomas  a  Becket,  ,SY.,   1843. 
The  latter  also  wrote  the  music. 


295. 


L.  M. 


1  Q   GOD,  beneath  thy  guiding  hand 

^       Our  exiled  fathers  crossed  the  sea, 

And  when  they  trod  the  wintry  strand, 
With  prayer  and  psalm  they  worshipped  thee. 

2  Thou    heard'st,    well    pleased,    the    song,    the 

prayer — 
Thy  blessing  came:  and  still  its  power 
Shall  onward  through  all  ages  bear 
The  memory  of  that  holy  hour. 

3  What  change!  through  pathless  wilds  no  more 

The  fierce  and  naked  savage  roams: 
Sweet  praise,  along  the  cultured  shore, 
Breaks  from  ten  thousand  happv  homes. 


448  A    MANUAL    OF    WORSHIP. 

4  Laws,  freedom,  truth,  and  faith  in  God 
Came  with  those  exiles  o'er  the  waves, 
And  where  their  pilgrim  feet  have  trod, 
The  God  they  trusted  guards  their  graves. 


5  And  here  thy  name,  0  God  of  love, 

Their  children's  children  shall  adore, 
Till  these  eternal  hills  remove, 

And  spring  adorns  the  earth  no  more. 

Leonard  Bacon  (1802-1881). 


296. 

1  (^H  say,  can  you  see,  by  the  dawn's  early  light, 
^     What  so  proudly  we  hailed  at  the  twilight's  last 

gleaming? 
Whose  broad  stripes  and  bright  stars,  thro'  the  peril- 
ous fight, 
O'er  the  ramparts  we  watched  were  so  gallantly 
streaming! 
And  the  rockets'  red  glare,  the  bombs  bursting  in  air, 
Gave  proof  through  the  night  that  our  flag  was  still 

there. 
Oh,  say,  does  that  star-spangled  banner  yet  wave 
O'er  the  land  of  the  free  and  the  home  of  the  brave! 


2  On  that  shore,  dimly  seen  through  the  mists  of  the 
deep, 
Where  the  foe's  haughty  host  in  dread  silence  re- 
poses, 
What  is  that  which  the  breeze,  o'er  the  towering  steep, 
As  it  fitfully  blows,  now  conceals,  now  discloses? 


HOME    AND    COUNTRY.  449 

Now  it  catches  the  gleam  of  the  morning's  first  beam, 
In  full  glory  reflected  now  shines  on  the  stream; 
Tis  the  star-spangled  banner — oh  long  may  it  wave 
O'er  the  land  of  the  free  and  the  home  of  the  brave! 

And  where  is  that  band  who  so  Tauntingly  swore 

That  the  havoc  of  war  and  the  battle's  confusion 
A  home  and  a  country  should  leave  us  no  more? 
Their  blood  has  washed  out  their  foul  footsteps' 
pollution. 
Xo  refuge  could  save  the  hireling  and  slave 
From  the  terror  of  flight  or  the  gloom  of  the  grave; 
And  the  star-spangled  banner  in  triumph  doth  wave 
O'er  the  land  of  the  free  and  the  home  of  the  brave! 

Oh  thus  be  it  ever  when  freemen  shall  stand 

Between  their  loved  homes   and  the   war's   deso- 
lation! 
Blest  with  victory  and  peace,  may  the  heaven-rescued 
land 
Praise  the  Power  that  hath  made  and  preserved  us 
a  nation. 
Then  conquer  we  must,  when  our  cause  it  is  just, 
And  this  be  our  motto,  "In  God  is  our  trust;" 
And  the  star-spangled  banner  in  triumph  shall  wave 
O'er  the  land  of  the  free  and  the  home  of  the  brave! 

Francis  Scott  Key  (1779-1843),  written  1814. 


297.  L.  M. 

1  A   LORD  of  Hosts!  Almighty  King! 
^        Behold  the  sacrifice  we  bring; 
To  ev'ry  arm  thy  strength  impart; 
Thy  Spirit  shed  thro'  ev'ry  heart. 


450  A    MANUAL    OF    WORSHIP. 

2  Wake  in  our  breast  the  living  fires, 
The  holy  faith  that  warmed  our  sires; 
Thy  hand  hath  made  our  nation  free; 
To  die  for  her  is  serving  thee. 

3  Be  thou  a  pillared  flame  to  show 
The  midnight  snare,  the  silent  foe; 
And  when  the  battle  thunders  loud, 
Still  guide  us  in  its  moving  cloud. 

4  God  of  all  nations!     Sovereign  Lord! 
In  thy  dread  name  we  draw  the  sword, 
We  lift  the  starry  flag  on  high, 
That  fills  with  light  our  stormy  sky. 

5  From  treason's  rent,  from  murder's  stain, 
Guard  thou  its  folds  till  peace  shall  reign, 
Till  fort  and  field,  till  shore  and  sea 
Join  our  loud  anthem,  praise  to  thee. 

Oliver  Wendell  Holmes  (1807-1894). 


298. 

A  UNION  great,  our  own  loved  land, 

^      Designed,  sustained  by  God's  good  hand, 

Ennobled  by  heroic  dead, 

Who  kept  quick  step  where  Freedom  led, 
Who  kept  quick  step  where  Freedom  led, 
Courageous  dames  and  noble  sires. 
Whose  glory  every  heart  inspires. 
Who  lived  and  died,  those  patriots  brave, 
For  Liberty  this  land  to  save. 


HOME    AND   COUNTRY  .  451 

2  Be  ours  kind  hearts  for  others'  woes, 
Be  ours  bold  hearts  for  Freedom's  foes; 
Be  ours  to  help  our  brother  man, 

Be  ours   to  do  the  best  we  can, 

Be  ours  to  do  the  best  we  can, 
To  hold  aloft  high  heaven's  decree, 
That  all  the  world  shall  brothers  be. 

Be  ours  to  end  all  wars  and  strifes. 

Long  wave  the  glorious  stars  and  stripes! 

3  Our  fathers'  God,  from  out  whose  hand, 
Rich  blessings  fall  on  this  fair  land, 
Be  thou  in  future,  as  in  past, 

Our  only  King,  while  time  shall  last, 

Our  only  King,  while  time  shall  last. 
Xot  greed  of  gold,  nor  envy  sour, 
Xor  party  strife,  nor  foreign  power, 

Destroy  the  heritage  they  gave. 

Great  God,  our  homes  and  nation  save! 


299. 

1   "DAISE  again  the  bold  refrain  that  tells  of 
-^     mighty  deeds, 
Brave  hearts  true  that  beat  anew  wherever  glory 

leads. 
Hark!   the   echoes   ringing   to   the   well-known 

strain, 
While  the  countless  voices  sing  the  loud  refrain. 

CHORUS. 

Aye!  we'll  ever  bear  in  mind  that  duty  calls 

us  on, 
That  once  more,  like  days  of  yore,  there's  honor 

to  be  won! 


452  A    MANUAL    OF    WORSHIP. 

Be  our  cry  for  liberty,  and  let  the  right  be  done; 
Be  our  cry  for  liberty,  and  let  the  right  be  done. 


2  Bright   the   day,   our   onward   way   points   out 

where  glory  calls; 
True  as  steel,  our  hearts  so  leal,  no  danger  e'er 

appalls. 
Here  no  craven  coward  would  e'er  seek  to  fly; 
Here  no  single  warrior  but  knows  how  to  die. 

Aye!  we'll  ever  bear,  &c. 

Charles  J.  Rowe. 


300. 


a  PEED  our  Republic,  0  Father  on  high! 

^     Lead  us  in  pathways  of  justice  and  right; 

Rulers  as  well  as  the  ruled,  "One  and  all," 

Girdle  with  virtue  the  armor  of  might! 
Hail!  three  times  hail,  to  our  country  and  flag! 


Foremost  in  battle  for  Freedom  to  stand, 
We  rush  to  arms  when  aroused  by  its  call; 

Still  as  of  yore  when  George  Washington  led, 
Thunders  our  war  cry:  We  conquer  or  fall! 

Hail!  three  times  hail,  to  our  country  and  flag! 


Faithful  and  houest  to  friend  and  to  foe — 
Willing  to  die  in  humanity's  cause — 

Thus  we  defy  all  tyrannical  pow'r, 

While  we  contend  for  our  Union  and  laws! 

Hail!  three  times  hail,  to  our  country  and  flag! 


HOME    AND    COUNTRY.  453 

Rise  up,  proud  eagle,  rise  up  to  the  clouds, 
Spread  thy  broad  wings  o'er  this  fair  western 
world! 

Fling  from  thy  beak  our  dear  banner  of  old, 
Show  that  it  still  is  for  freedom  unfurPd! 

Hail!  three  times  hail,  to  our  country  and  flag! 

Mathias  Keller. 


301. 


rflHE  breaking  waves  dashed  high 
-*-      On  a  stern  and  rock-bound  coast, 
And  the  woods  against  a  stormy  sky 

Their   giant   branches   tossed; 
And  the  heavy  night  hung  dark 

The  hills  and  waters  o'er, 
When  a  band  of  exiles  moored  their  bark 

On  the  wild  New  England  shore. 

Not  as  the  conqueror  comes, 

They,  the  true-hearted,  came; 
Xot  with  the  roll  of  the  stirring  drums, 

And  the  trumpet  that  sings  of  fame; 
Not  as  the  flying  come, 

In  silence  and  in  fear — 
They  shook  the  depths  of  the  desert  gloom 

With  their  hymns  of  lofty  cheer. 

Amidst  the  storm  they  sang, 

And  the  stars  heard,  and  the  sea! 

And  the  sounding  aisles  of  the  dim  woods 
rang 
To  the  anthem  of  the  free. 


454  A    MANUAL    OF    WORSHIP. 

The  ocean  eagle  soared 

From  his  nest  by  the  white  wave's  foam, 
And  the  rocking  pines  of  the  forest  roared — 

This  was  their  welcome  home! 

4  What  sought  they  thus  afar? 
Bright  jewels  of  the  mine? 
The  wealth  of  seas,  the  spoils  of  war? — 

They  sought  a  faith's  pure  shrine! 
Aye,  call  it  holy  ground, 

The  soil  where  first  they  trod! 
They  have  left  unstained  what  there  they 
found — 
Freedom  to  worship  God. 

Felicia  D.  Hernans  (1793-1835). 


302.  7.  D. 

1  rpHOU,  by  heavenly  hosts  adored, 
■*-      Gracious,  mighty,  sovereign  Lord, 
God  of  nations,  King  of  kings, 
Head  of  all  created  things, 
By  the  church  with  joy  confest, 
God  o'er  all  forever  blest; 
Pleading  at  thy  throne  we  stand, 
Save  thy  people,  bless  our  land! 


From  all  public  sin  and  shame, 
From  ambition's  grasping  aim, 
From  rebellion,  war,  and  death. 
From  the  pestilential  breath, 
From  dread  famine's  awful  stroke, 
From   oppression's  galling  yoke, 
From  the  judgment  of  thy  hand: 
Spare  thy  people,  spare  our  land! 


HUME    AND    COUNTRY.  455 

3  Let  our  rulers  ever  be 

Men  that  love  and  honor  thee; 
Lei   the  powers  by  thee  ordained, 
Be  in  righteousness  maintained; 
In  the  people's  hearts  increase 
Love  of  piety  and  peace; 
Thus,  united  we  shall  stand 
One  wide,  free,  and  happy  land! 

Henry  Harbaugh  (1817-1867). 


303. 

1    THROUGH  lanes  with  hedge-rows  pearly  go  forth 
-*■      the  reapers  early 

Among  the  yellow  corn,  among  the  yellow  corn; 
Good  luck  betide  their  shearing,  for  winter's  tide  is 
nearing, 
And  we  must  fill  the  barn,  and  we  must  fill  the 
barn. 

CHORUS. 

The  harvest  time,  the  harvest  time,  the  busy  har- 
vest time. 

The  harvest  time,  the  harvest  time,  the  busy  har- 
vest time. 


2  At  noon  they  leave  the  meadow,  beneath  the  friendly 
shadow 
Of  monarch  oak  to  dine,  of  monarch  oak  to  dine; 
And  'mid  his  branches  hoary  goes  up  the  thankful 
story, 
The  harvest  is  so  fine,  the  harvest  is  so  fine. 


456  A    MANUAL    OF    WORSHIP 


CHORUS. 

The  harvest  time,  the  harvest  time,  the  blessed 

harvest  time. 
The  harvest  time,  the  harvest  time,  the  blessed 

harvest  time. 

3  And  when  the  west  is  burning,  from  shaven  field  re- 
turning, 
Upon  the  wain  they  come,  upon  the  wain  they 
come; 
When  all  their  hamlet  neighbors  rejoice  to  end  their 
labors, 
With   merry   harvest   home,   with   merry    harvest 
home. 

CHORUS. 

The  harvest  time,   the   harvest   time,   the  joyous 

harvest  time. 
The  harvest  time,  the  harvest  time,   the   joyous 

harvest  time. 

Henry  F.  Chorley. 


INDEX  TO  FIRST  LINES. 


Page. 

Abide  in  me,  O  Lord,  and  I  in  thee 200 

Abide  with  me!  fast  falls  the  eventide 201 

A  charge  to  keep  I  have 202 

All  hail,  God's  angel,  Truth 203 

All  holy,  ever-living  one 204 

All  praise  to  him  who  built  the  hills 204 

All  things  beautiful  and  fair 206 

All  things  bright  and  beautiful 205 

America,  so  proud  and  free 428 

A  mighty  fortress  is  our  God 207 

And  is  there,  Lord,  a  rest 208 

And  now  another  day  is  gone 209 

Angel  of  Peace,  thou  hast  wandered  too  long 429 

Angels,  holy,  high  and  lowly 209 

Arm  these  thy  soldiers,  mighty  Lord 210 

Around  the  throne  of  God  in  heaven 211 

Asleep  in  Jesus,  blessed  sleep 212 

As  with  gladness  men  of  old 413 

At  thy  feet,  our  God  and  Father 212 

Awake,  my  soul,  and  with  the  sun 213 

Awake,  my  soul,  stretch  every  nerve 214 

Beautiful  the  little  hands 215 

Before  Jehovah's  awful  throne 215 

Before  the  Lord  we  bow 430 

Blest  be  the  tie  that  binds 216 

Blest  be  thou,  O  God  of  Israel 217 

Breathe  on  me,  Breath  of  God 217 

Brethren,  let  us  join  to  bless 218 

Brightest  and  best  of  the  sons  of  the  morning 414 

Brightly  gleams  our  banner 219 

Calm  on  the  listening  ear  of  night 415 

Cling  to  the  mighty  one 221 

Come,  Christian  children,  come  and  raise 221 


458  A    MANUAL    OF    WORSHIP. 

Page. 

Come,  every  youthful  heart 222 

Come,  gracious  Spirit,  heavenly  dove 223 

Come,  Holy  Spirit,  come 224 

Come,  ye  thankful  people,  come 225 

Come,  ye  that  love  the  Lord 226 

Day  is  dying  in  the  west 227 

Down  in  the  pleasant  pastures 227 

Ere  another  Sabbath's  close 229 

Eternal  Father,  strong  to  save 229 

Eternal  God,  we  look  to  thee 230 

Eternal  Source  of  every  joy 231 

Every  morning  mercies  new 232 

Every  morning  the  red  sun 233 

Everywhere,  everywhere 234 

Father,  let  thy  benediction 235 

Father,  let  thy  kingdom  come 235 

Father  of  love,  our  Guide  and  Friend 236 

Father,  whate'er  of  earthly  bliss 237 

Forever  with  the  Lord 237 

For  thy  mercy  and  thy  grace 238 

Forward !  be  our  watchword 239 

From  all  that  dwell  below  the  skies 240 

From  every  stormy  wind  that  blows 241 

From  Greenland's  icy  mountains 241 

From  the  hillside,  from  the  hollow 431 

Gently,  Lord,  oh,  gently  lead  us 242 

Gentle  Shepherd,  grant  thy  blessing 243 

Give  forth  thine  earnest  cry 244 

Glory  be  to  God  on  high 403 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and  to  the  Son 403 

Glory  to  thee,  my  God,  this  night 244,  412 

Glory  to  thee,  who  safe  hast  kept 245 

God  be  merciful  unto  us  and  bless  us 404 

Glod  bless  our  native  land 432 

"  God  bless  you,"  from  the  heart  we  sing 245 

God  eternal,  mighty  King 246 

God  ever  glorious.  Sovereign  of  nations 433 


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Page. 

God  is  love;  ln>  mercy  brighten- 247 

God  moves  in  a  mysterious  way 248 

God,  my  King,  thy  might  confessing 249 

Clod  of  our  fathers,  bless  this  our  land 433 

God  of  the  earth,  the  sky.  the  sea 250 

God,  that  madest  earth  and  heaven 251 

God.  who  hath  made  the  daisies 251 

Gone  the  bud.-  of  springtime 253 

Go  thou  in  life's  fair  morning 253 

Go  when  the  morning  shineth 254 

Gracious  Saviour,  gentle  Shepherd 255 

Great  God  of  nations!  now  to  thee 434 

Great  God!  we  sing  that  mighty  hand 256 


Hail!  Columbia,  happy  land 434 

Hail!  sacred  day  of  earthly  rest 257 

Hail  to  the  Lord's  anointed 257 

Hail  to  the  merry,  merry  springtime 436 

Hail  to  the  Sabbath  day 259 

Hark,  hark    my  soul,  angelic  songs  are  swelling 259 

Hark,  round  the  God  of  love 261 

Hark,  the  glad  sound!  the  Saviour  come- 262 

Hark!   'tis  the  watchman's  cry 262 

Hark!  what  mean  those  holy  voices 415 

Haste  not !  haste  not !  do  not  rest 264 

Hear  the  royal  summons 265 

He  leadeth  me:  0  blessed  thought 266 

Holy  and  reverend  is  the  name 267 

Holy  Father,  cheer  our  way 268 

Holy  Father,  thou  hast  taught  me 268 

How  blest  the  righteou-  when  he  dies 269 

How  firm  a  foundation,  ye  saints  of  the  Lord 270 

How  -weet  the  name  of  Jesus  sounds 270 

How  shall  the  young  secure  their  hearts 271 


I  heard  a  voice  from  heaven,  saying  unto  me 410 

I  heard  the  voice  of  Jesus  say 272 

In  heavenly  love  abiding 273 

I  need  thee  every  hour 274 

In.-pirer  and  hearer  of  prayer 275 

In  the  cross  of  Christ  I  glory 275 


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In  the  fields,  with  their  flocks  abiding 416 

In  the  vineyard  of  our  Father 276 

In  thy  name,  O  Lord,  assembling 277 

I  sing  the  almighty  power  of  God 278 

It  came  upon  the  midnight  clear 417 

It  is  a  good  thing  to  give  thanks  unto  the  Lord 404 

I  think,  when  I  read  that  sweet  story  of  old 279 

I  was  a  wandering  sheep 280 

I  will  magnify  thee,  will  magnify  thee 410 


Jerusalem,  my  happy  home 281 

Jerusalem,  the  golden 437 

Jesus,  from  thy  throne  on  high 282 

Jesus,  holy,  undefiled 283 

Jesus  is  our  Shepherd 284 

Jesus,  lover  of  my  soul 285 

Jesus,  meek  and  gentle 286 

Jesus  shall  reign  where'er  the  sun 287 

Jesus,  tender  Shepherd,  hear  me 287 

Jesus,  the  very  thought  of  thee 288 

Just  as  I  am,  without  one  plea 289 


Lamp  of  our  feet,  whereby  we  trace 290 

Launch  thy  bark!  launch  thy  bark  on  the  swelling  tide 290 

Lay  thy  hand  upon  me 291 

Lead,  kindly  light,  amid  the  encircling  gloom 292 

Let  others  praise  the  ruby  bright 293 

Let  the  hills  and  vales  resound,  ev'ry  heart  with  rapture  bound,  438 

Lift  up  to  God  the  voice  of  praise 294 

Little  drops  of  water 294 

Little  travelers  Zionward 295 

Lord,  dismiss  us  with  thy  blessing 296 

Lord,  I  have  passed  another  day 296 

Lord,  I  hear  of  showers  of  blessing 297 

Lord  of  all  being!  throned  afar 298 

Lord  of  earth!  thy  forming  hand 299 

Lord  of  my  life,  whose  tender  care 300 

Lord  of  the  harvest,  thee  we  hail 300 

Lord,  when  my  raptured  thought  surveys 301 

Lord,  while  for  all  mankind  we  pray 439 

Love  divine,  all  love  excelling 302 


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Merry  Christina-!  merry  Christmas 4 IS 

'Mill  pleasures  and  palaces  though  we  may  roam 440 

Mighty  Spirit,  gracious  Guide 303 

Mine  eyes  have  seen  the  glory  of  the  coming  of  the  Lord 441 

My  country,  'tis  of  thee 443 

My  faith  looks  up  to  thee 304 

My  God,  is  any  hour  so  sweet 305 

My  God,  my  Father,  while  I  stray 300 

My  soul,  be  on  thy  guard 307 

My  times  are  in  thy  hand 307 

Nearer   my  God,  to  thee 308 

Now  God  be  with  us.  for  the  night  is  closing 309 

Now  I  lay  me  down  to  sleep 310 

Now  thank  we  all  our  God 310 

Now  the  day  is  over 311 

Now  the  shades  of  night  are  gone 312 

O  all  ye  works  of  the  Lord,  bless  ye  the  Lord 405 

O  beautiful,  beautiful  realm  of  the  west 444 

O  beautiful,  my  country 445 

O  be  joyful  in  the  Lord,  all  ye  lands 407 

O  Columbia,  the  gem  of  the  ocean 446 

O  come!  loud  anthems  let  us  sing 313 

O  day  of  rest  and  gladness 313 

O  everlasting  Light 314 

O  for  a  heart  to  praise  my  God 315 

O  God,  beneath  thy  guiding  hand 447 

O  God  of  love,  O  King  of  peace 316 

O  God,  our  help  in  ages  past 317 

Oh,  come!  let  us  sing  unto  the  Lord 408 

Oh.  happy  is  the  man  who  hears 318 

Oh,  say,  can  you  see,  by  the  dawn's  early  light 448 

Oh.  sing  unto  the  Lord  a  new  song 408 

Oh,  that  the  Lord  would  guide  my  ways 318 

0  Jesus,  thou  art  standing 319 

O  little  town  of  Bethlehem 420 

O  Lord  of  Hosts,  Almighty  King 449 

O  Love  divine,  that  stoop'st  to  share 320 

O  Master,  let  me  walk  with  thee 321 

Once  in  royal  David's  city 421 

Once  to  every  man  and  nation 321 


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Onward,  Christian  soldiers 322 

O  Paradise!  O  Paradise! 324 

( )  Union  great !  our  own  loved  land 450 

Our  Father,  through  the  coming  year 325 

Our  Father,  who  art  in  heaven 410 

O,  what  can  little  hands  do 326 

O,  worship  the  King  all  glorious  above 327 

Pass  me  not,  O  gentle  Saviour 328 

Pleasant  are  thy  courts  above 328 

Praise  God,  from  whom  all  blessings  flow 412 

Praise,  my  soul,  the  King  of  heaven 330 

Praise  the  Lord,  O  my  soul 409 

Praise  the  Lord,  ye  heavens  adore  him 330 

Praise  to  God,  immortal  praise 331 

Praise  to  thee,  thou  great  Creator 332 

Praise  ye  the  Father;  his  Power  is  everlasting 411 

Prayer  is  the  soul's  sincere  desire 332 

Raise  again  the  bold  refrain 451 

Rejoice  and  be  glad,  the  Redeemer  has  come 333 

Rejoice!  the  Lord  is  King 334 

Ring  out  the  merry   merry  bells 422 

Ring,  sweet  bells,  your  story  once  again 423 

Rise,  crowned  with  light,  imperial  Salem,  rise 335 

Rise,  my  soul,  and  stretch  thy  wings 336 

Rock  of  ages,  cleft  for  me 336 


Safely  through  another  week 337 

Saviour,  again  to  thy  dear  name  we  raise 338 

Saviour,  breathe  an  evening  blessing 339 

Saviour,  like  a  shepherd  lead  us 339 

Saviour,  more  than  life  to  me   340 

Saviour,  source  of  every  blessing 341 

Saviour,  teach  me  day  by  day 341 

Scorn  not  the  slightest  word  or  deed 342 

Shepherd  of  tender  youth 343 

Shine  on  our  souls,  eternal  God. 344 

Shout  the  glad  tidings,  exultingly  sing 424 

Sing,  my  soul,  his  wondrous  love 345 

Sing  to  the  Lord  a  joyful  song 345 


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Sing  ye  Jehovah's  praises 411 

Softly  now  the  light  of  day 340 

Soldiers  of  Christ .  arise 347 

Soon  may  the  last  glad  song  arise 347 

Speed  our  Republic.  O  Father  on  high 452 

Standing  at  the  portal 348 

Stand  like  an  anvil,  when  the  stroke 349 

Stand  up,  stand  up  for  Jesus 350 

Summer  ended,  harvest  o'er 351 

Summer  suns  are  glowing 352 

Sun  of  my  soul,  thou  Saviour  dear 353 

Sweet  is  the  work,  my  God,  my  King 354 

Swell  the  anthem!   raise  the  song 354 


Take  my  life,  and  let  it  be 355 

Tender  Shepherd,  thou  hast  stilled 350 

The  breaking  waves  dashed  high 453 

The  day  is  past  and  gone 357 

The  day  of  praise  is  done 357 

The  ever-changing  seasons 358 

The  God  of  harvest  praise 359 

The  harvest  dawn  is  near 359 

The  heavens  declare  thy  glory 300 

The  hours  of  school  are  over 301 

The  joyful  morn  is  breaking 425 

The  King  of  love  my  Shepherd  is 302 

The  Lord  be  with  us  as  we  bend 303 

The  Lord  is  my  Shepherd,  no  want  shall  I  know 30  5 

The  Lord  my  pasture  shall  prepare 304 

The  morning  bright 305 

There  is  a  happy  land 300 

There's  a  friend  for  little  children 307 

There  is  a  blessed  home 308 

There  is  a  land  of  pure  delight 309 

There  is  a  safe  and  secret  place 370 

The  son  of  God  goes  forth  to  war 370 

The  spacious  firmament  on  high 372 

The  springtide  hour  brings  leaf  and  flower 372 

The  strife  i<  o'er,  the  battle  done 373 

Thine  forever,  God  of  love 374 

This  is  the  day  the  Lord  hath  made 375 

Thou  art  the  way   to  thee  alone 375 


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Thou,  by  heavenly  hosts  adored 454 

Thou,  from  whom  we  never  part 376 

Thou  one  in  all,  thou  all  in  one 376 

Thou,  that  once  by  mother's  knee 377 

Thou,  who  roll'st  the  year  around 378 

Through  all  the  dangers  of  the  night 379 

Through  lanes  with  hedge-rows  pearly 455 

Thy  name,  O  Lord 379 

Thy  way,  not  mine,  O  Lord 380 

To  arms,  ye  Christian  soldiers 381 

Uplift  the  banner!  let  it  float 382 

Walk  in  the  light!  so  shalt  thou  know 383 

Watchman!  tell  us  of  the  night 384 

We  are  but  little  children  weak 384 

We  come  with  songs  of  gladness 385 

We  may  not  climb  the  heavenly  steeps 386 

We  plow  the  fields,  and  scatter 387 

We  sing  the  loving  Jesus 388 

We  speak  of  the  realms  of  the  blest 389 

When  all  thy  mercies,  O  my  God 390 

When  evening  shadows  gather 391 

When  gathering  clouds  around  I  view 392 

When,  his  salvation  bringing 393 

When  little  Samuel  woke 394 

When  the  day  of  toil  is  done 395 

When  he  cometh,  when  he  cometh 396 

While  shepherds  watched  their  flocks  by  night 426 

Who  is  he  in  yonder  stall 427 

With  joy  we  lift  our  eyes 397 

Words  are  things  of  little  cost 397 

Work,  for  the  night  is  coming 398 


Ye  servants  of  God,  your  Master  proclaim 399 

Yes,  for  me,  for  me  he  careth 399 

Yes,  God  is  good;  in  earth  and  sky 400 

Yield  not  to  temptation 401 

Youthful  days  are  passing  o'er  us 402 


